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The Risks of Going Online to Find Child Care
When going online to find a nanny for your children, don’t be fooled. It’s mostly up to you to research your caregiver’s background – including criminal activity – and verify their credentials.
How to Comply with Sleeping Time Laws
There may be times when you require your nanny or a senior caregiver for overnight care or long shifts or you’ve hired a live-in employee. You’ll need to comply with sleeping time laws, which vary by the type of shift your caregiver is working.
How to Avoid Heather Nauert’s Nanny Tax Issues and Protect Your Career
State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert is the latest political nominee to be derailed by nanny taxes. These problems can disrupt anyone aspiring to advance their career. Here’s how to avoid these issues and protect yourself.
Should an Accountant Do My Nanny Taxes? 6 Reasons Why This May Not Be a Good Idea
It may make sense to just hand over your tax and payroll responsibilities to your accountant and let them manage it all. However, there are some considerations before going this route. Here are six reasons why you may want to use a payroll service rather than your accountant to handle your nanny tax and payroll obligations.
Infographic: A Guide to Nanny Tax Compliance for Accountants and Their Clients
Are you an accountant managing a client’s nanny taxes and payroll? Getting it right may not be that easy. Avoid common mistakes with our nanny tax compliance guide for accountants.
When You Have Kids: 8 Ways to Get Alone Time with Your Spouse
Despite your busy schedules and the needs of your children, you need alone time with your spouse to keep a healthy and satisfying relationship. Here are eight easy ways to get one-on-one time with your partner.
Au Pair vs. Nanny: Who Should You Hire?
When deciding whether to hire an au pair, it’s important to know if this type of caregiver or a nanny will best meet the needs of your family.
New Guide: How to Hire a Nanny the Right Way
Hire a nanny the right way with this guide on the hiring process, paying your employee, creating a healthy work environment, and more!
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