We all anticipate many snowy days to come in the next couple of months. With that in mind, here are some guidelines for families and their nannies about how to handle snow days. The first decision that a family must make is what constitutes a “snow day” (or other form of weather-related condition). Many rely […]
READ MOREHow to Celebrate Halloween Safely in 2021
By A New England Nanny 15 0It’s getting spooky out there! While the kids may be excited for trick-or-treating, it’s important to keep in mind that even though things are better than a year ago, COVID-19 is still a huge concern. Therefore it’s critical to not only have fun, but to celebrate Halloween safely in 2021. Here are tips from the […]
READ MOREDo You Have Work-from-Home Paranoia? Help Manage It
By A New England Nanny 16 0Managing Work-From-Home Paranoia As we all know, working from home (WFH) has become the norm for many organizations across the country this past year due to COVID-19 restrictions. This change has almost entirely eliminated the social aspect of the physical workplace, which has made it difficult for some employees to fully understand what their co-workers […]
READ MOREWhat to Know about Dependent Care FSAs and Returning to the Classroom
By A New England Nanny 23 0With schools set to reopen in the fall, parents will need to make many arrangements, including purchasing supplies, child care for kids not at school age, and more. Our payroll partner GTM Payroll Services’ software provider, isolved, offers this look at how dependent care FSAs can assist with costs associated with returning to the classroom. […]
READ MORETips for Parents and Nannies about UV Protection for Children
By A New England Nanny 17 0Most exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays happens before age 18. This is why experts strongly recommend that UV protection for children, toddlers and infants is at the same level, or higher, of protection for adults. Limiting Exposure Protect a child’s skin from the sun every day, especially during the peak hours of 10 a.m. to […]
READ MORE7 Tips for Caring for an Elderly Parent
By A New England Nanny 22 0With the advancement of medicine, technology and resources, our life expectancy is quite longer than it once was. This means that more elderly adults require assistance for longer periods of time. Caring for an elderly parent generally falls on the shoulders of their adult children and grandchildren, who are sometimes elderly themselves. Though caring for […]
READ MOREHere are the Presidential Candidates’ Child Care Plans
By A New England Nanny 47 0Election Day is not far away, and while both Donald Trump and Joe Biden have many differences, families may be wondering about their plans regarding child care costs and related issues. GTM Payroll Services, our payroll partner, offers this objective comparison of the two presidential candidates’ child care plans and what it could mean for […]
READ MORENational Nanny Recognition Week 2020
By A New England Nanny 101 0National Nanny Recognition Week (NNRW) is September 20-26, 2020. It’s a time to celebrate our nannies and the amazing job they do. For more than 20 years, NNRW has brought awareness to the dedicated work nannies do, not for the money or perks, but for a true love of children. We couldn’t agree more […]
READ MOREHow to Avoid Burnout While Working From Home During COVID-19
By A New England Nanny 72 0For many workers, their new “normal” routine consists of getting out of bed and logging on to work. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has shifted the workplace from the office to kitchen tables and living rooms for thousands of employees. This shift to telecommuting has made it possible for employees to work while staying […]
READ MOREAdvice for Working Parents on Managing Stress
By A New England Nanny 40 0Many 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 stress. It’s not uncommon […]
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