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Posted in Fun with Kids on Apr 21st, 2010
Tomorrow is the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day! There are tons of events around Puget Sound this week and weekend to particiapte in. Check out lists of events from Red Tricycle, and Parent Map. Earth Day is a great reminder to talk with children about enivronmental issues and how they can help the earth. Below are some links [...]
Posted in Industry News on Apr 13th, 2010
We often hear from nannies that their hours or jobs are being eliminated because the parents want to move the children into a more structured daycare or pre-school program for social and emotional development. We know that a nanny can also provide a lot of social and emotional growth for the children in her care, [...]
Posted in Industry News on Nov 18th, 2009
The holiday season is a great time to do some cooking or baking. Vegetables and seasonal fruits are plentiful, and the cooler weather makes you want to turn on the oven! Involving children in food preparation is a great way to teach them about the holidays, to encourage healthy eating habits, and is also an [...]
Posted in Industry News, Tip of the Month on Sep 15th, 2009
We all know that children spread germs easily due to lack of comprehension and close personal contact. As nannies, you have the ability to educate and help facilitate good hygiene habits. The upcoming cold/flu season is being billed by the media as something very scary. H1N1 virus is definitely concerning, but with vigilance and common [...]
Posted in Fun with Kids on May 5th, 2009
At Annie’s Nannies? we are? very involved in the community and routinely donate our services for various charities and community organizations.? On April 28th, as part of our on-going support of the Program for Early Parent Support (PEPS),? we donated childcare? at their? 11th Annual Luncheon.? ? The Seattle Children’s Museum donated space for? us to utilize.? ? Ten of our nannies? volunteered their time to [...]
Posted in Fun with Kids, Tip of the Month on Feb 23rd, 2009
Ah, Spring! The hint of Summer is just around the corner. Slightly warmer days and more daylight. What could be better? But of course, Spring also brings lots of rain to our area! We pooled our resources and came up with some fun (and free!) Springtime activities to do indoors on rainy days, and some [...]
Posted in Tip of the Month on Jan 22nd, 2009
Job hunting is never a pleasant task, especially in a down economy. The recession has definitely affected us in the Seattle area and we’ve seen a change in not only the amount of jobs but salary levels as well. There are still good jobs to be had, but the competition for them is fierce. So, [...]
Posted in Industry News on Nov 6th, 2008
We often get questions from families and nannies about making health insurance part of the overall compensation package. Typcially nannies secure an individual health insurance plan and then the family will pay all or a portion of the monthly premium. There are tax incentives for families and nannies. Here is some more information to get [...]
Posted in Fun with Kids on Oct 8th, 2008
Fall can be a wonderful time in the Pacific Northwest.? There are lots of great fall-themed events like pumpkin patches, corn mazes, harvest festivals, and all the Halloween parties! ? There are lots of farms within a short drive of Seattle. Some charge fees, and some are free. Taking children to a farm is a great [...]
Posted in Salaries, Laws, and Taxes on Aug 13th, 2008
As we discussed in Part 1 of this series, being paid legally and knowing the basics of the tax law, are an important part of being treated as a professional. In this section we are going to show you some real world examples of why being paid professionally pays off! Employment History. A legitimate employment [...]