In-House Staffing Blog
3 Ways You Benefit in Working with our Agency to Find a Nanny
As a busy parent, you may need an experienced nanny to provide on-going support and care as you raise your child. We know finding the perfect candidate for the job can be a challenge! Before finding a babysitter or nanny through word of mouth or a “help wanted”...
Calling All Childcare Professionals: Enter to Win a FREE trip to Nannypalooza’s Annual Conference this October!
Nanny Palooza's Annual Conference is October 7-9 in Durham, North Carolina and we're doing a giveaway all week on our social media! This conference is an excellent opportunity to connect with other nanny professionals and partipate in workshops to stay current in the...
How a Nanny’s Role Changes as Your Child Ages
As your child grows and changes, the role of your nanny follows. A nanny’s responsibilities for an infant will differ from their duties nannying a toddler, preschooler, or school-aged child. For infants and toddlers, the nanny must be attentive to the constant needs...
3 Reasons Expecting Parents Should Hire a Newborn Care Specialist
From early-morning feedings to late-night diaper changes, caring for an infant takes a lot of hard work. To help your baby thrive without becoming overwhelmed in the process, enlist professional help. Hiring a newborn care specialist, for example, will benefit your...
IRS Increases Mileage Rate for Remainder of 2022
The Internal Revenue Service has announced an increase in the optional standard mileage rate for the final six months of 2022. Household employers can use the optional standard mileage rates to calculate the deductible costs of their employees operating their own...
How to Land Your Next Nanny Job: What to Look for in a Contract
While a nanny position may seem straight forward, contracts are an important part of accepting a job as they hold both families and nannies accountable and serve as a guideline that both parties can turn to throughout the employment. Every contract will differ and...
Mid-Year Employment Updates – June 2022
Aunt Ann's labor attorney, Lisa Weinberger filled us in on the most recent updates regarding employment law in California. Below you'll find updated information regarding mandatory retirement program registration, minimum wage increases, meal and rest breaks, and...
4 Key Advantages of Hiring a Housekeeper
Keeping your house clean and organized is an essential part of homeownership. However, if you live a busy lifestyle, it's tough to keep up with household chores. Housekeepers are wonderful resources for making sure your home is always spotless. Here are four reasons...
How to Calculate Your Nanny Taxes
Calculating nanny taxes is an important step when hiring an in-home caregiver for your children. Our friends at GTM help you understand your total budget for childcare beyond just the wages you’ll pay your nanny. What are nanny taxes? When a family hires...
What Are Guaranteed Hours for a Nanny?
A common term you may hear in the household employment industry when hiring and employing a nanny is “guaranteed hours". Guaranteed hours for a nanny may be more convenient for you when paying them each week and preferred by your caregiver. In fact, many nannies –...