Parents Regain Economic Power to Be Picky in Hiring HelpIn Washington Post By Annie GowenWashington Post Staff WriterSunday, June 14, 2009 One Potomac mother of five used to prepare for interviews with prospective nannies like a Hollywood audition. She cleaned her house, made sure the children were quietly coloring and “glamified” the family’s lifestyle, which […]
A Nanny’s Diary for Newsweek
June 10, 2009 2 Comments
Taking care of another woman’s child was supposed to be a temporary situation as I figured out my next career move. But have I found a calling?By Amy TurekNewsweek I lost my job in June 2008, just before most Americans lost the bulk of their retirement savings in the tumbling stock market. I’d been working […]
When Nannies and Parents Come From Different Cultures
June 1, 2009 7 Comments
In the May, 2008 The Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology published a study entitled, “What happens when parents and nannies come from different cultures? Comparing the care giving belief systems of nannies and their employers.” The June 2009 issue of Be the Best Nanny Newsletter discusses the findings in the study in detail. The differences between the […]
It Isn’t Luck When Siblings Get Along
April 28, 2009 5 Comments
Handling Sibling Bickering Siblings cannot get along perfectly all the time. Even the sweetest children bicker with their siblings. But, if children see how their caregivers appropriately handle conflicts then common sibling bickering can actually help teach sisters and brothers how to resolve conflicts, share, problem-solve, manage frustration, compromise, and to respect others. Here are […]
TEACHING CHILDREN TO SHARE
April 16, 2009 2 Comments
How Au Pairs and Nannies Teach Kids To Share Children cannot understand the concept of sharing until they are between three and four years old. Until that time they will need adult supervision to encourage sharing. When visitors come over it is a good idea to put each child’s favorite toys and belongings away so […]
Nanny Share Family
April 14, 2009 Leave a Comment
Innocent Mistake Disqualifies Tax BreaksBy Breedlove & Associates Nanny Share arrangements become increasingly popular during tough economic times because they allow families to split the cost of the caregiver’s wages as well as most of the associated costs. In addition, both families are entitled to the same childcare tax breaks as single-family employers. Since the […]
Nanny Tax Season
April 5, 2009 8 Comments
Traditional Health Insurance Versus a Health Savings Account Some of the advantages to a Health Savings Account (HSA) are that the contributions to an HSA are tax deferred, the interest it accumulates is tax deferred, and when funds are withdrawn for qualified medical expenses, no taxes are due on those withdrawals. So, there is no […]
Nanny Tax Season
April 5, 2009 Leave a Comment
2009 Health Savings Account Contribution LimitsBy Adam Hyers Yesterday we discussed Health Savings Accounts (HSA). With a new year comes increased amounts that health savings account (HSA) owners may contribute to their plan. HSA’s contribution amounts will differ depending on whether the insured owns an individual or family plan. Contribution Limits for 2009The individual contribution […]
Killer Lured Victim With Craigslist Ad by ABC News
April 2, 2009 3 Comments
Minnesota Man Convicted of Shooting Girl Who Responded to Online Ad for Baby Sitterhttp://abcnews.go.com/Technology/story?id=7227285&page=1 By SCOTT MICHELSApril 1, 2009— A Minnesota man was convicted of murder this week for luring a recent college graduate to her death with a fake ad on the Web site Craigslist. Michael John Anderson, 20, was convicted Tuesday night on […]
Nanny Agency Loyalty
March 29, 2009 10 Comments
What Does it Take for Nannies to Be Loyal to a Nanny Placement Agency? By Ginger Swift, President of ABC Nannies and Domestics, Denver Colorado When I think of loyalty, I think of friends that hang with you no matter what. Of course, loyalty can be lost if you do something awful to harm the […]
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