The coronavirus public health crisis has changed what we used to consider "normal." Chances are you, your nanny, and your children have been feeling the stress caused by the current situation. iSolved, the payroll platform our agency uses, has this advice on how to...
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How to Balance Working From Home with Caregiving
For many across the country, working from home is their new reality for the foreseeable future as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread rapidly. For some, this arrangement is business as usual. But for others, including parents and caregivers, they now have to...
Talking to Your Kids About the Coronavirus
With the coronavirus (COVID-19) on everyone's minds, there is a lot of information out there, and it's changing constantly. It's hard enough for adults to understand everything that's going on, so for children, it's even more confusing. But we found some helpful...
Advice for Working Parents on Managing Stress
Many parents also hold full- or part-time jobs. However, being a parent on its own is one of the hardest jobs anyone could take on. Couple that with the stress of a career and it can be too much for anyone. Luckily we have some advice for working parents on managing...
What Parents and Nannies Need to Know About Prescription Drug Safety
While drug abuse is common among teens, a growing trend is the abuse of prescription medications, which can be just as dangerous as illicit drugs, but more readily available. Parents and nannies should take precautions and learn about prescription drug safety....
The Capital Region Child Care Crisis
A recent article in the Albany Times-Union described the wait lists at local early childhood centers and smaller family-run programs as a Capital Region child care crisis. According to the data from a new report by Raising NY, around 58 percent of surveyed Capital...
Advice for Nannies When Working for a Divorcing Family
When parents divorce, it can be an upsetting experience for everyone involved. This includes a family's nanny, particularly when the nanny has been working for the family for some time before a divorce begins. It can be awkward coming to work in an environment that...
10 Tips for Checking Your Kids’ Halloween Candy
Ah, Halloween. It evokes many memories of sweaty costumes, running down the streets with friends, and of course, massive amounts of sugar in a variety of colored wrappers. While most families trust their neighbors are handing out perfectly safe candy, it never hurts...
Fall into Fall this Weekend!
It looks like it's going to be a gorgeous weekend (and for some, a 3-day weekend!) - the weather looks great, the leaves are changing colors everywhere, and it's peak time for apple picking. Hopefully you'll get a chance to get out with the kids for some fall fun....