If you’re thinking of hiring a nanny to care for your kiddos, you might be wondering how the actual hiring works. You’re not a business owner, so they’re not an employee, right? Aren’t nannies considered independent contractors? While it’s a common belief that nannies are just paid like contractors, the […]
Florida may not get picture-perfect snow during the holidays, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have lots of fun with the kiddos in the winter! Whether you’re a nanny working in South Florida or you’re a parent looking for kid-friendly, holiday activity options at your disposal, we’ve rounded up a […]
You’re all set to go to work or leave your home and oh no — your nanny calls and says they’re sick. What can you do? Let’s talk about what steps you should take immediately if your nanny calls in sick, plus what you can do when the next sick […]
Babysitting is a great way to get more experience caring for children, and to make extra money. Plus, working as a babysitter offers you a chance to get your “foot in the door.” When you’re a trustworthy and hardworking babysitter, you can work your way up to becoming a temporary […]
If you’ve been thinking about offering health insurance to your nanny, there are a couple of great options you can explore. You have two choices: the Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangement (QSEHRA) and the Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA). Including health insurance as a perk doesn’t just benefit […]
A live-in nanny is a nanny who lives in their employer’s home and provides child care. Families who opt to hire a live-in nanny instead of a live-out nanny (who commutes to the family’s home) do so for a variety of reasons. Live-in nannies can be more available to parents […]
Caring for your charges when their parents are working from home can be challenging. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, many families are still following stay-at-home orders. When parents are suddenly working from home, the rules of authority, boundaries, schedules, and more can become confusing for both kids and adults. That’s […]
