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July 25, 2012For most of us, Facebook and Twitter have become a natural part of how we communicate with family, friends, and co-workers. It’s become second nature to hop onto Facebook and update our status and check in with what others are … Continue reading
Posted in Nannies | Comments Off on Nannies and Social Media: How Much is Too Much?Nannies and Maternity Leave
July 16, 2012In a June 2012 article entitled My Nanny’s Pregnant and I’m Far From Happy, Katie Hopkins, a British contestant on the UK version of The Apprentice, described her feelings as it related to her beloved nanny’s announcement that she was … Continue reading
Posted in Nannies | Comments Off on Nannies and Maternity Leave12 Things You Need To Know About the $1,800 Wage Threshold
July 5, 2012To make it easier for people to hire household employees for short or infrequent periods of time without having to struggle with the normal tax obligations, the IRS created a yearly wage threshold. When an employer pays a household employee … Continue reading
Posted in Nannies | Comments Off on 12 Things You Need To Know About the $1,800 Wage ThresholdHow Nannies Can Encourage an Attitude of Gratitude
July 1, 2012One thing that many kids struggle with as they grow up is developing an understanding of the necessity of expressing gratitude for the blessings in their life. It’s easy for kids to take these things for granted unless they’re taught … Continue reading
Posted in Nannies | Comments Off on How Nannies Can Encourage an Attitude of Gratitude5 Reasons to Consider Hiring a Nanny with Kids
June 27, 2012While you may be thinking that there are many reasons you’d never even consider hiring a nanny with a child of her own, there may actually be some compelling reasons that you should. Yes, when a nanny brings her own … Continue reading
Posted in Nannies | 3 CommentsWhat is the Nanny Tax?
June 26, 2012Nannies are not independent contractors, but are employees of the families for whom they work. What are the employer tax responsibilities? In general, the Internal Revenue Service requires payroll tax filings by a domestic employer who pays a household employee … Continue reading
Posted in Nannies | Comments Off on What is the Nanny Tax?I Landed a Nanny Job Interview! Now What?
June 21, 2012Congratulations! You’ve made it to the interview stage of your nanny job search. By now, you’ve likely emailed and chatted with the parents on the phone and perhaps have even met the parents in a public place, without the children, … Continue reading
Posted in Nannies | Comments Off on I Landed a Nanny Job Interview! Now What?10 Things a Thorough Nanny Background Screening Should Include
June 17, 2012Whether you find your nanny through on online service, word of mouth or traditional nanny placement agency, parents have the ultimate hiring responsibility when it comes to deciding who will be caring for their children. The more information parents can … Continue reading
Posted in Nannies | Comments Off on 10 Things a Thorough Nanny Background Screening Should Include7 Secrets to Successfully Traveling With Your Nanny
June 10, 2012One of the great benefits of employing a nanny is having a caregiver you know and trust that can travel with you on family vacations. Having a nanny who is willing to travel makes it much easier to get away … Continue reading
Posted in Nannies | Comments Off on 7 Secrets to Successfully Traveling With Your Nanny6 Factors that Affect Nanny Salaries
June 2, 2012Unlike with union jobs or corporate jobs where the salaries for specific job types are fairly standardized, nanny salaries vary greatly from state to state and nanny to nanny. Determining a nanny salary based on the nanny’s market value and … Continue reading
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