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Thinking about Getting a Puppy When you Employ a Nanny?
Getting a puppy can be a wonderful addition to your family. Your children can see many benefits when having a dog in the home like higher self-esteem and more compassion. Before you head down to the local animal shelter and adopt a pup, there are some considerations if you also employ a nanny to work in your home and care for your children.
The Best Ideas for National Nanny Recognition Week that Your Nanny Will Love
National Nanny Recognition Week starts September 19. This is a time to show appreciation for the hard work, patience, and dedication of our in-home caregivers. Thoughtful gestures can go a long way to making your nanny feel valued for the job that they do. Here are some ideas to make this week special or any time, for that matter, you want your nanny to know that they are treasured by your family.
7 Considerations When Hiring a Nanny During the Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted just about every aspect of our daily lives including hiring a nanny. And on top of that are the challenges presented by the nanny labor shortage. Here’s what families should consider when looking for in-home childcare during the pandemic and with a tight job market.
Is it Safe for Pregnant Individuals to Get Vaccinated for COVID-19?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently strengthened its recommendation for pregnant individuals to get the COVID-19 vaccine as the agency strives to promote greater vaccination rates amid an increase in cases of the Delta variant. Here’s what you need to know.
Understanding the Delta Variant, Mask Guidelines, and Vaccinations
The CDC updated its mask guidelines as an emerging variant of COVID-19 known as Delta spreads across the country. Why is this variant concerning health experts? And what does it mean for vaccinated individuals?
Preparing for Your Return to the Office or Hybrid Schedule
Here are some steps to help parents make the transition to a full-time office return or hybrid schedule as seamless as possible.
How to Manage Work-from-Home Paranoia
Working from home has become the norm for many parents and has nearly eliminated the social aspect of the physical workplace. Some are finding it difficult to fully understand what colleagues or managers might be asking of them. As a result, WFH paranoia has become common in remote work settings.
5 Ways to Cope With Pandemic Re-entry Anxiety
Returning to in-person work, school, and other activities is being discussed constantly, comes with some uncertainties, and may lead to feelings of re-entry anxiety for you, your children, and/or your household employee.
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