Breedlove and Associates, the nation's tax and payroll company for household staff, surveyed their client families as to why they chose to work with a nanny agency. Below are their top 10 responses! 10. There's a higher chance of a…
The time has come that you have to go back to work. Whether your budget requires it, or you just enjoy your work, there will no doubt be some adjustments after you have had a child. Below are 5 Tips…
I had such a wonderful, productive weekend when I attended the Association of Premier Nanny Agencies (APNA) annual conference this past weekend! It is my second year on the APNA board, and I so enjoy the camaraderie and collaboration in…
Has this happened to you? The mother/nanny/child relationship is both beautiful and emotionally challenging at the same time. When we choose a caregiver, we want someone to stand in for us, be smart and trustworthy, show initiative, and surround our…
Many families come to us hoping to find one person to provide exceptional childcare and also clean and maintain your home. However, today's in-home professionals are specialized, and equipped with their own unique skill sets. Professional, career nannies and babysitters…
After being in the nanny business for so many years, I have heard the words "My nanny quit" from our new clients countless times. There are a number of reasons why nannies choose to sever their relationship with their employers,…
If you are considering hiring an estate or household manager, you may have some questions. Among those questions could be: How much do I pay my household manager? What duties do they normally perform? How many hours a week will…
Whether you are having a Semi-annual or an Annual Nanny Review, these 6 discussion items will go a long way in keeping open lines of communication between you and your nanny: Review of accomplishments: Hopefully you have been tracking…
One of the questions that I am frequently asked is how to handle taxes with household employees. Like any profession, it is crucial that you comply with the IRS and file taxes for any and all household employees you employ,…
One of the main reasons anyone looking to hire a nanny should go through an agency are the steps we take to protect you and your family. The main avenue in which we do this is a extensive, thorough background…