Spring is a wonderful time to explore the Boston area with your family, as the weather starts to warm up and nature awakens from its winter slumber. Whether you live here or are just visiting, here are a few of our favorite things to do with kids in Boston during the spring season. Visit the [...]
Your job is coming to an end, and you’d like to request a reference letter from your employers. You can ask for one, but you should never assume that they will write one for you. Below are a few helpful tips to ensure you get the reference letter you desire. When Should You Ask? If [...]
When you hire a nanny, housekeeper, chef or house manager to come work in your home, you become an employer. A part of your responsibilities as an employer should be to provide written evaluations. These evaluations are an important tool to keeping the relationship with your domestic employee strong. It’s important to make the time [...]
One of our favorite holidays is almost here! This Valentine’s Day surprise your someone special with some handmade treats or craft and share a little humor with your favorite kids. Check out some of our favorite Valentine activities: The Washburn Agency Valentine's Pinterest Board Healthy Valentine's Day Recipe Roundup from Nanny Magazine For a little [...]
Tax information for employers and nannies is being updated for the new year. Thank you to our friends at HomePay for this valuable information all nannies and employers should know. The earnings threshold that triggers the requirement to remit FICA taxes on a household employee’s wages will increase from $2,400 in 2022 to $2,600 in [...]
As we bid farewell to 2022 we eagerly look forward to what 2023 will bring. Now is a great opportunity to take a look around your personal and professional surroundings and make some changes to build and enhance your nanny job. Take stock of your surroundings. All those new toys and books that arrived but [...]
The holiday season brings plenty of gift ideas for families who wish to recognize their nannies or other employees. However, we have also heard from household employees seeking holiday gift ideas for nannies to give to parents. We’ve compiled this list of holiday gift ideas for those nannies who wish to show their appreciation for [...]
It is not too late to find a great gift for your nanny. Your nanny takes great care of your children and probably many other tasks around the house. Give them something special this holiday season to let them know how much you appreciate the work they do. Below find our top 10 for 2022 [...]
Discretion and confidentiality is key when it comes to the nanny/family relationship and at some point in your career you may be asked to sign an NDA (non-disclosure agreement). A non-disclosure agreement is a contract by which you agree to not disclose confidential information, and it can work both ways. Families won’t disclose information about [...]
With the rising cost of just about everything these days, more and more parents are looking at Nanny Shares when it comes to childcare. While becoming more popular as a choice for childcare, many families and Nannies are still unclear as to what a Nanny share is and how it works. We'll walk you through [...]