Nanny Fatally Stabs Two Children in NY City
000Nanny Fatally Stabs Two Children in NY City By Susan Tokayer You have all heard this story by now. This horrific tragedy has left us scared and numb. As is…
“Ten Tips: Why Nannies Quit” by Kathy Webb of Homework Solutions
000Original Post here. Families often wonder, “What can we do to get more stability in our childcare situation?” Why do some families seem to have one nanny after another, while…
Finding Summer Back Up Care
000During the summer months, many parents run into childcare jams. Perhaps summer camp ends a few hours before you get out of work or a strategically scheduled play date with…
5 Reasons to Hire a Summer Nanny
000With summer quickly approaching and pre-schools and elementary schools ending, many parents are contemplating their summer child care options. For many families, summer nannies are the perfect child care solution.…
April is National Childhood Abuse Prevention Month
000When Sarah picked up her crying baby, her intention was never to hurt him or to make him a statistic. Sadly, according to childhelp.org, over 3 million reports of abuse…
Easing Morning and Evening Transitions
000By Michelle LaRowe The most trying times of day are often the transition times: mornings, drop off, pick up, bedtime… anytime you and your child are shifting gears into a…
Susan Tokayer of Family Helpers Receives Service Award Pin
000 At last year’s International Nanny Association Annual Conference that we held in Tampa Bay, Florida, Susan Tokayer was awarded her 15 year INA Service Award Pin. The INA Service…
States Cracking Down on Fraudulent Employment Practices, Including Employee Misclassification
000Are you thinking about paying your nanny is an independent contractor? You may want to think again. In recent weeks, several states have been cracking down on employers who do…
2011 Family Helpers Helper of the Year Announced
000On January 13, Family Helpers held its annual holiday party at the Lemon Tree restaurant. Over 30 helpers attended the festive event. As is tradition at the event, the Family…
When to Call the Doctor If Your Child Is Sick
000 For many families the winter months seem to bring never ending bouts of coughs, colds and runny noses. While many people think that we tend to get sicker during…