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Hiring a Nanny? Why Pay Transparency is Important
.You may have heard the term "pay transparency" in recent years, as many states and cities have enacted laws requiring employers to disclose all pay-related information with current and potential employees. This information generally includes the pay scales or salary...
5 Tips to Maximize Your Child Care Benefits
.Child care can be one of the biggest expenses for working families, but your employer may offer benefits to help. This article highlights child care benefits and how to maximize what’s available. Know Your Benefits Options It’s important to know what is available to...
7 Wellness Tips to Start Your Summer
Longer days, warmer temperatures and a shift in routines make summer the perfect season to reset, refresh and re-energize. Whether you’re looking forward to beach days, weekend hikes or a slower pace, a little planning can go a long way in helping you make the most of...
How to Shield Your Family From 5 Unexpected Financial Losses
Personal lines insurance refers to policies such as auto, home, renters and life insurance, each designed to insulate individuals and families from financial losses. Consider how different types of personal lines insurance can shield you and your family from...
Nanny Filed for Unemployment? What You Need to Know
Sometimes the working relationship with your nanny has to end. She may have moved from the area, you may have fired her, or you came to a mutual decision to part ways. In any case, you may find out that your nanny has filed an unemployment insurance claim with your...
Doomscrolling: How Parents and Nannies Can Cut Back
During times of uncertainty or stress, you might find yourself scrolling through your phone, unable to stop consuming negative news and social media content. Although this habit, known as doomscrolling, is common, it can be harmful to your physical and mental health....
Too Much Sunshine? The Benefits and Risks of Sunlight
Sunlight can be both a natural healer and a safety hazard. It provides vital health benefits, such as vitamin D production, mood enhancement and support for healthy sleep patterns. Unfortunately, overexposure and poor sun safety practices can lead to serious health...
You Can Just Pay Your Nanny in Cash…Right?
Most businesses do not pay their employees in cash. So when you employ a nanny, should it be any different? Over the years, while much progress has been made in legitimizing nannying as a career, many people still see it as just "babysitting" and think paying in cash...
How Nannies Can Recognize and Respond to Child Abuse
Nannies and other caregivers play a critical role in a child’s life—not just in providing care and support, but also in being a trusted adult who can recognize when something may be wrong. Unfortunately, child abuse can and does happen, and being informed can make all...