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10 Benefits of Hiring a Caregiver for Your Senior
As elderly family members age, many can no longer do the daily tasks they need to, but rather than go into a care facility, they would prefer to stay at home. Hiring a senior caregiver is a way to let loved ones maintain their independence while getting help with...
Stay Safe: 10 Summer Essentials for Your Medicine Cabinet
Parents and nannies should always know what's in the family medicine cabinet. Summer brings more time outdoors, and with it, a higher chance of sunburns, bug bites, minor injuries, allergies and heat-related issues. Medications can also lose effectiveness or even...
Top 8 Qualities for Hiring the Right Nanny
Hiring a nanny is about much more than finding someone who can supervise your children. The right nanny becomes an important part of your family's daily life, helping shape your children's experiences, supporting their development, and bringing stability to your...
Vacation Time Considerations for Nannies
To get and keep the most talented employees, employers must treat nannies and other household employees like professionals. Therefore, offering employee benefits is an important consideration for all household employers. By providing an attractive employee benefits...
3 Ways the Great Outdoors Can Be Great for Your Mental Health
According to many studies, spending time in nature can do wonders for your mental health and well-being. Whether you’re planning a long trek on a trail or a pleasant picnic in a park, getting outside for even brief periods can have many benefits, including: 1....
7 Best Practices for Creating a Summer Nanny Contract
If you have decided that hiring a summer nanny is your best childcare option, then you want to make sure it's a good experience for both your family and your nanny. Our payroll and HR partner, GTM Payroll & HR, offers this look at best practices when creating a...
Do You Need a Personal Liability Insurance Policy?
Personal liability coverage is a crucial part of homeowners and renters insurance. It can help financially protect you in a variety of scenarios you may encounter, such as a guest being injured in your home or your child or pet causing third-party bodily harm or...
Which Summer Child Care Option is Best for Your Family?
When school lets out for the summer, many parents face the same question: What’s the best child care option for my child? Two of the most common choices are enrolling children in a summer day camp or hiring an in-home nanny. Both options can provide a safe, enriching...
What are the Tax Rules When Hiring a Summer Nanny?
As we head toward summer, many families are getting their childcare arrangements in order. For some, that may mean hiring a summer nanny as an alternative to day camps. Some families may think that hiring a nanny for a limited timeframe means that employment tax rules...