Discipline as a Parent-Nanny Team
Misbehavior and boundary testing is part and parcel of raising children, and it can be tough to come up with an approach that fits with the parents’ philosophy and that works for the Nanny. As we all...
View ArticleSummertime in Seattle
Q: Can you provide me with a list of fun and educational places that families (and nannies) can take their children to around the Seattle area? Now that the weather is starting to cooperate, I would...
View ArticleWorker’s Compensation–An Often Overlooked Aspect of Household Employment
By: HomePay Provided by Breedlove Workers’ compensation insurance is a unique part of the household employment hiring checklist. It’s not tied to the payroll and tax process, but can have a dramatic...
View ArticleParenting Corner: How to Deal with Homework
The school year in Seattle is starting in less than 3 weeks! As we enjoy these last days of summer, our minds turn to the upcoming year and the potentially dreaded battle of homework. Many experts...
View ArticleWhen You Need to Let Your Nanny Go
Whether it’s due to relocation, change in work arrangements or that elusive spot opening up in daycare, telling your Nanny that you no longer require her services is tough for all involved. She adores...
View ArticleWhen You (Or your Nanny Boss) Works From Home
By: Jenny Williams, Temporary Director In this day and age, with increasing technology and flexibility from employers available to working parents, more and more moms and dads find themselves working...
View ArticleBlack History Month Resources for Families – Books!
As Charnaie of @Hereweeread so succinctly puts it: Black History is American History and should be celebrated and acknowledged all year, not just in February. Black History month reminds us that...
View ArticleBlack History Month Resources for Families – Conversation Starters
We continue this series with some ideas on how to start a conversation with kiddos, other than books. Please note: These resources have predominantly been compiled by Black people, please consider...
View ArticleBlack History Month Resources for Families – Grown Ups
We continue this series with resources for adults. These may also be appropriate for some children, but please use discretion and preview ahead of time Please note: These resources have predominantly...
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