Marina Woodson

The pandemic has shined a light on a critical fact: affordable healthcare is essential. This applies to everyone you know, including your nanny. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) says that only employers who have 50 or more full-time employees must provide health insurance to their employees. While household employers are not required to provide health insurance, …

Want to Offer Your Nanny Health and Other Insurance Plans? Here’s How Read More »

Is your family planning an upcoming holiday? If so, will you bring your nanny? Whether you have traveled with your nanny in the past or this is uncharted territory, it’s important to set clear boundaries and guidelines before your vacation begins. The Do’s and Don’ts of Traveling with Your Nanny Many nanny families wonder, how do I travel …

Traveling with Your Nanny? Do’s and Dont’s Read More »

Cost of Living and Performance Raises, How Much Is fair?  When you find a nanny who fits perfectly with your family and who adores and cares for your children like a parent would, you want to hang on to them for as long as possible! When it comes to fairly compensating their nannies and providing …

How much of a Raise should I Give my Nanny? Read More »

If you are on the fence about bringing a male caregiver into your family, you are not alone. Male nannies, often known as “mannies,” are just as caring and nurturing as any other caregiver, and writing them off outright is doing your family a disservice. The Stereotype of Male Nannies For a long time, the …

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