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How to Raise Resilient, Successful Kids – Ft. CNBC
Parenting is a journey filled with mistakes, but how you interact with your children can impact their future success. Experts in this informative CNBC article advise avoiding certain behaviors to raise resilient children. Refrain from coddling them; instead, encourage...
Temporary and Part-Time Employment Law for Household Staff by HomePay
Hiring household staff ethically and correctly is an important part of your onboarding process! This great resource by HomePay explains some key points about employment laws for household staff. When hiring temporary or part-time household help, such as caregivers,...
The Benefits of Reading to Children ft. NAEYC
We all know that reading to children has a myriad of benefits, and although it may be tempting to prefer books geared towards younger minds specifically, reading a diverse range of content can be extremely important for little brains to gain exposure to a greater...
Care and Justice: Organizing for Women’s Rights by Hand in Hand
Here at Hometown Nannies Plus, we wanted to share this vital and timely information presented by Hand in Hand, The Domestic Employers Network in a recent email. We've shared the content below for our audience! Contact us today for all of your household staffing needs...
How to Offer a Retirement Plan to a Household Employee ft. GTM Payroll & HR
Offering a retirement plan to a household employee can be a thoughtful and beneficial gesture that shows you value their long-term financial security. To set up a retirement plan for your household employee, you can consider options such as a Simplified Employee...
What Parents Need To Know About The Child Tax Credit This Year – Featuring Motherly
Taxes are a tricky topic that often isn't the top of the list to discuss in a household, but understanding the credits available to you for your specific situation are important to ensure you are getting every benefit possible! There are several provisions for those...
Historic New Jersey Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights Signed – Featuring GTM Payroll & HR
In a historic move, New Jersey has recently become the 11th state to enact a Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights - joining other notable players such as Connecticut and the District of Columbia. The New Jersey Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights is a set of laws designed to...
What is a Postpartum Doula? Featuring Today’s Parent
Welcoming a new addition into the world can be a challenging and exciting experience, all wrapped into one. There are a wide range of professionals who can assist parents with this transition, whether for a first child or one of many! One such type is a postpartum...
Reducing Separation Anxiety in Children – Featuring Today’s Parent
Separation anxiety is a normal part of childhood development. However, it can be distressing for both children and parents. If your child is struggling with separation anxiety, there are several things you can do to help. Check out this great article by Today's Parent...
Teaching Kids to Enjoy Life – Featuring CNBC
As parents, we all want our children to be happy and enjoy their lives. However, in the fast-paced and technology-driven world we live in today, it can be difficult to help our kids find joy in the simple things. Here are some tips on teaching kids to enjoy life:...
“Anne Geddes Reveals Why She Stopped Taking Her Iconic Photos of Newborns” by My Modern Met
Anne Geddes is a world-renowned photographer known for her iconic images of babies and children. Born in Queensland, Australia in 1956, Geddes began her career as a fashion photographer in the 1980s before transitioning to child photography. Her signature style...
Easy Ways to Show Your Nanny Appreciation – by GTM Payroll & HR
National Nanny Recognition Week (celebrated September 24-30), may be over for this year, but you should find ways to show your gratitude year-round! Check out this great article by GTM Payroll & HR - 13 Easy Ways to Show Appreciation to Your Nanny. Showing...
What The “Childcare Cliff” Means for You – featuring Motherly
The childcare industry is facing a significant challenge due to understaffing. This issue affects not only the childcare providers, but also the parents who rely on their services. The shortage of staff in childcare centers leads to a decrease in the quality of care...
Paying a Nanny on the Books – by GTM Payroll & HR
Check out this great article by GTM Payroll & HR on the topic of paying a nanny on the books. Read on to see what this means, how to do it, and what your responsibilities are as an employer. Additionally, the article explores facets such as the consequences of...
FUN BARBIE DOLLHOUSES DESIGNED BY ARCHITECTS
https://hometownnannies.com/imagined-barbie-dollhouses/Whether you are a fan of Barbie, dollhouses and/or architecture, this is for you on a fun Saturday. https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/see-barbies-dreamhouse-redesigned-by-starchitects
I Will Reject Your Resume If I See These 4 Things
For whatever reason, I always find myself serving some sort of recruiting function at every job I’ve worked at. I did actually work an internship in HR recruiting years ago. That was my first internship in college and vetting resumes was part of my job, as well as...
Baby Nurse or Doula – The Differences
A Baby Nurse or Newborn Care Specialist has been trained to care properly for infants/newborns. The majority do not have medical training, but a small percentage are licensed nurses. Most NCS live in the family's home and work 24-hour shifts with a break and sleep...
Start 2021 Off on the Right Foot with Hometown Nannies Plus
As we all know, 2020 was a more than challenging year for everyone- whether it meant a changing home life, a different career, or any of the other difficulties that the year threw at us. As we move into the new year, we have all made adaptations and adjustments to...