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7 of the Safest Summer Vacation Ideas for Your Family in 2021
While families are itching to get back to normal, caution still remains as summer vacation beckons. What will be available for families? Here are seven of the safest (and fun) summer vacation ideas for your family in 2021.
What to Know About Pregnancy and Newborn Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding are among those more likely to become severely ill from COVID-19. Here is what you need to know about protecting yourself, the safety of vaccines, and caring for your newborn baby during the pandemic.
Tax Day Moved to May 17
Due to the pandemic, the IRS has extended the time individuals have to file their tax returns. Tax day has been moved to May 17, 2021. Here’s what you need to know.
How to Pay Your Nanny Legally in 2021 and Save Money
It’s always the right thing to do, but with expanded childcare tax credits and increased contribution limits on Dependent Care FSAs through the American Rescue Plan, paying your nanny legally may now be cheaper than “under the table.”
How the American Rescue Plan Impacts Families, Nannies
The American Rescue Plan – a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package that includes expanded tax credits, additional stimulus checks, extended unemployment benefits, and more – is now in effect. Here’s how this landmark legislation will impact families and nannies.
Virginia Passes Three Domestic Worker Protection Bills
The group of bills, called Virginia’s domestic workers bill of rights, expands employment rights and workplace protections and safety for household employees in the state.
What You and Your Nanny Need to Know about the COVID-19 Vaccine
With nearly two million COVID-19 vaccine doses being administered every day, you may be wondering “what’s next” after being vaccinated. Here are answers to 12 common questions you or your nanny may have about the COVID-19 vaccination.
Unemployment Fraud: How Families and Their Employees Should Respond
Scammers are using the pandemic to commit unprecedented levels of unemployment fraud. Here’s what to do if you or your employee is a victim.
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