Now that there have been boundaries and ground rules established, the nanny and the work at home parent will need to talk about how to handle conflict/discipline as well as work on a schedule/routine that can be followed on a daily basis.

Many companies are now allowing their employees to work remotely, which means they can work from home rather than heading into the office for a traditional work day. Telework for a parent has many benefits, but it can also prove challenging if you’re looking for nanny services.

More and more families today are looking to hire in-home health care workers to assist with aging parents that are living with ailments or facing serious mental declines including dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. However, the cost of hiring in-home caregivers has been on the rise for several years, with the average cost of a home health aide being over $45,000 per year. ⁽¹⁾  Many families choose to privately hire, as an agency employed caregiver can cost $25 - 40 per hour while a privately hired caregiver can be $12 - $18 per hour. 

If you’ve recently started the process of searching for a new nanny, you know that finding the right nanny to nurture your kids is an incredibly big job. When it comes to looking for a live-in nanny, remember that you’re not just hiring a nanny to care for your kids, but you’re also looking for someone that can live well with you in a roommate style situation. We've broken down some helpful live-in nanny advice in sections.

For nearly two decades the Federal Government has required that anyone - including a household employer - hiring an individual to work in the United States verify that the individual is authorized to work in the U.S. It does not matter if the empoyee is a citizen, immigrant with a green card or an alien with an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). Everyone must be checked. Employers must maintain an I-9 form on file for every employee on their payroll. 

We’ve seen it shatter the dreams of potential officeholders, time and time again — no, it’s not adultery, bribery, or breaking into the Democratic National Headquarters — we’re talking about the nanny tax.

Your gut instincts are a powerful tool to help you hire the best nanny for YOUR family.

Are you thinking of hiring a new nanny? Here’s everything you need to know about training your nanny and bringing her up to speed in no-time.

If you’re hiring a nanny, writing a nanny contract is a crucial step in the process of hiring. Although it’s not a legally required document, it’s very beneficial to have a contract in place.

Confrontation is not always easy, but as a nanny, you may face it at some point with a parent of the children you’re watching. This can be an awkward time – especially if the parent is very angry or disgruntled. However, talking to an upset parent doesn’t have to be a problem, but rather a challenge that can be overcome. Here are some tips on how to deal with an upset mom or dad.