4 on the 4th Road Race in New Canaan, CT on July 4, 2022

 

Monday, July 4th is the 40th annual Four on the Fourth Road Race in New Canaan, CT.  It’s a fun and great way to kick off Independence Day with a 4 mile run along scenic Oenoke Ridge in New Canaan, Conn.

Wee Care Nanny Agency will again be sponsoring post-race refreshments at the finish line and have summer giveaways for all. We hope to see you there!

Race starts at 8 AM. St. Mark’s Church, Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, CT. For more information about the race or SIGN UP HERE.

Good luck to all the runners!

 

 

 

Race Results Posted Here

 

Do you use a Payment App like Venmo, PayPal or Zelle to Pay your Nanny or Housekeeper?

Good article from Cnet explaining the confusion over the new IRS reporting law for payments over $600 made through payment apps like Venmo, PayPal, Zelle etc. Tax advisors recommend employers of nannies, housekeepers, companions and other domestics paying salaries through a payment app should do so through a separate business account so the payments  are clear and easier to tie into their nanny’s or housekeeper’s W-2. You should consult your own tax or legal advisor to avoid any missteps.

“Going forward, third-party payment companies will issue you a 1099-K tax form each year if you earn $600 or more annually in income for goods or services. This tax form might include taxable and nontaxable transactions, particularly if the account is for both business and personal use.

The IRS will also receive a copy of the tax form and won’t be relying purely on self-reporting. “The IRS will be able to cross-reference both our report and yours,” PayPal noted in a November 2021 press release.

To make managing your business finances easier, we recommend creating separate PayPal, Zelle, Cash App or Venmo accounts just for your professional finances.”Continue article here.

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2021 Holiday Bonus Guide for Your Nanny, Babysitter or Housekeeper

Naturally, we get some version of the question below often this time of year so we wanted to offer some guidance.

 

“Thank you, thank you, we love Monica, and she is phenomenal with our children. As we approach the end of the year, can you please let me know the typical amount we should bonus our nanny?”

 

A full-time Nanny can usually expect a holiday bonus of one to two week’s compensation – two week’s pay depending upon her length of service.  If your nanny has been with you for several years, the bonus may exceed two weeks, if feasible. Additionally, if the nanny has been with the family less than a year, half of her weekly salary is standard, or one full day of pay for each month she has worked for you. If the nanny is just starting, a $100 gift card sets a nice tone.  A hand-written note of thanks expressing your appreciation and referencing a yearly highlight of the caregiver/child relationship is an additional way to show your genuine gratitude.

Some families will include an extra little something coming from the children like a homemade card, cookies or her favorite confection which surrounds the monetary gift with genuine warmth and appreciation from the child.

 

For the part-time regular babysitter that provides care several times each month, a gift equal to one night’s pay is the norm. Many families choose to provide a $75-$100 gift card to her favorite shop, cafe, nail salon etc.

 

Housekeeper/Cleaner, one or two week’s pay, depending upon her length of service and a small gift like a bottle of wine, fine chocolate or Mani-Pedi gift card.

 

The holiday bonus signifies your family’s appreciation for her performance and dedication to your children’s care, development, and the vital role your nanny plays with your family. A family should also include an annual review (ask us about our evaluation template) which helps nannies and families understand where change may be needed and to recognize areas where the nanny’s performance has exceeded expectations.

 

Obviously, this is a general guideline of industry norms in the NY metropolitan region. Some families give considerably more or less depending on overall job performance, length of employment, particular circumstances, and family budget.

 

Wee Care Nanny wishes you and your loved ones a wonderful and joyous holiday season!

 

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Four on the Fifth New Canaan, CT Road Race-Monday, July 5, 2021 Race Results

Four on the Fifth RACE RESULTS in New Canaan, CT July 5, 2021

Monday, July 5th is the 39th annual Independence Day Race in New Canaan, CT. Great healthy way to start off the day with a 4 mile run along scenic Oenoke Ridge in New Canaan, Conn.

Please stop by and say hello as Wee Care Nanny Agency will be sponsoring post-race refreshments at the finish line and have summer giveaways for all. We hope to see you there!

Race starts at 8 AM. St. Mark’s Church, Rt. 124 New Canaan, Conn. For more information about the race or to register online,  click here.

Good luck to all the runners!

It’s Summertime, Make Certain the Children are Using Lots of Sunscreen

Teaching children at an early age to take sun exposure seriously can instill a lifetime of good habits around sunscreen and minimizing sunburns. Studies show childhood is the most important time for avoiding sunburns and sun induced harm that can cause skin cancer and deadly melanomas.  Good article from healthychildren.org.

Sun Safety: Information for Parents About Sunburn & Sunscreen

Warm, sunny days are wonderful. It’s good for children and adults to spend time playing and exercising outdoors, and it’s important to do so safely…continue article here

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Check out Wee Care Nanny’s feature in Redfin’s latest article:

 

 

“Prep Your Children for a Move with These 17 Tips”

Moving is an exciting life event, but it can still be stressful – for you and your kids. Your children can feel especially scared and nervous about the changes that are approaching. Whether you’re just moving down the street or moving across the country from Greenwich, CT to Los Angeles, California, OR, leaving a house can feel like a loss to your children.

To help get you started, Wee Care Nanny, along with other experts in the field, shared some of our best tips and advice with Redfin on how to prepare your kids for moving and how to make the transition easier on them. Check out what we had to say!

 

Stay connected with your previous nanny

Families relocating often experience a “break up” with their current nanny when their caregiver is unable to move with the family. The ideal situation occurs when the nanny can travel with the family to their new home and continue working through the transition process. If that isn’t possible, explain to your children that their nanny can remain an important part of their lives. They can exchange birthday and holiday cards, and have Facetime dates or regular Zoom calls. If both parties work together, the relationship between nannies and their charges can truly last a lifetime. It’s not unusual for us to hear from nannies that are still in touch with the “children” they cared for 5, 10, or even 20 years ago. – Wee Care Nanny Agency

 

Prep Your Children for a Move with These 16 Additional Tips

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Bedford, NY Halloween Trick or Treat Event on Friday, October 30, 2020

Join Chowder & Marching for a drive thru Trick or Treat event on Friday, October 30th  from 6pm-8pm that will be full of glowing pumpkins, ghoulish decorations and Halloween treats! For $50 per family, you will receive a pumpkin that you can carve and have part of the Bedford Blaze display, dress up in costume and drive thru to receive bags of treats! Sign Up here to secure your spot as a limited number of cars are able to participate! All funds raised  go toward youth based programs – club and school sports, scouts, athletics, arts, youth outreach, scholarship and community service.

The Bedford Village Chowder & Marching Club was founded in 1956 with the mission to raise funds for local youth-related programs. 

 

Once registered for The Bedford Blaze, pumpkins can be picked up on October 25-29th to allow for plenty of carving time! We are encouraging all families to carve their pumpkin and drop it off at St. Patrick’s on October 30th between 2-4pm so that it can be displayed as part of the event.

Prizes will be awarded for the best pumpkins. After the event Friday, pumpkins will glow again on the Village Green Saturday night and if you would like to keep your pumpkin, you may pick it up from the Village Green Sunday by 5pm. The remaining pumpkins will be organically disposed of Sunday night.

During The Bedford Blaze, cars will drive through the circle at St. Patrick’s School  to see a display of glowing pumpkins, and at the end, every child will receive a nut-free bag of treats.

 

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5 on the 6th Labor Day Race in New Canaan, CT

The Five on the Sixth New Canaan Race will take place on Sunday, September 6 at New Canaan, CT High School. The race will have a time-trial type set up which will allow runners to start individually or in small groups of associated participants (family member or participants that live together) during designated times between 7 AM-9 AM.

Wee Care Nanny Agency will again be sponsoring post-race refreshments (bottled water & freeze pops) at the finish line and lots of giveaways.  Stay safe and healthy!

For more information or to register for the 5K run, please click here. 

 

Check back HERE on September 6th for 5 on the 6th New Canaan, CT  race results.

Hiring Private Educators in NY & CT

For more information click here or call 203-359-8410.  Stay safe and healthy!

 

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