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As parents we want to do the best at parenting that we possibly can. Sometimes it’s hard to know what the right actions are to take and unfortunately, there’s no rule book when we become parents. At times it’s easy to do the complete opposite of what we should be doing as we try to […]

It’s Spring! And with Spring comes Spring Break for school aged children. It’s not always easy to plan a week’s worth of activities that will keep your kids happy and entertained but also out of the house and off of electronics. Many parents also have a budget to factor in. The good news is that […]

For some parents and their children bath time can be either a joy or an unbearable chore. We wanted to find some ways to ease the pain for our parents, and while poking around online, we found some websites dedicated to bath time fun. We could NOT just click by without sharing because we were […]

With the rise of technological advancements and devices being produced each year, there are many mental and health concerns arising, especially in regard to children. While there are many questions still unanswered, new studies are confirming that technology is not suited for children’s rapidly growing brains. With many adults being accustomed to the latest technologies […]

If you’d like to keep your nanny long term, here are a few things you don’t want to ask them to do • Cook family meals every night. (cooking for children is a typical job responsibility.) Some nannies love to cook and you may pay a nanny extra for cooking dinner for your family. But […]

Understanding Nanny Taxes Tax Obligations When you hire a nanny, you are considered by the IRS to be a Household Employer. As a Household employer, you have both Federal and State tax liability. Your nanny also has the typical tax liability that comes with being a wage earning employee. As an employer, you are required […]

Professional Hiring Tips for Keeping A Great Nanny: Once you’ve found a good nanny, and she and your child have formed a healthy relationship, you probably want to keep her as long as possible. But sometimes a nanny decides to leave unexpectedly. This is can be very unsettling for a family, especially for the children. […]

A nanny has a broader level of responsibility than a babysitter, and requires different personality strengths. This is an open letter to any family hiring a nanny. Taking the time to find and hire the right nanny the first time is an investment in your child’s future. Unlike a babysitter, who entertains a child for […]

During the current economic recession, most families are especially cost-conscious. It’s understandable that they want to be conservative with their nanny’s salary. But scrimping too much on your nanny’s salary could result in high nanny turnover or less-than-wonderful childcare. The quality of care during your child’s early years is crucial to his or her healthy […]

Professional Tips for Keeping A Great Nanny: Some Reasons Why Nannies Leave Once you’ve found a good nanny and she’s formed a healthy bond with your child, you want to keep her as long as possible. Unfortunately, a nanny will sometimes decide to leave the job when the family thought she was happy there. She […]