Docs Urge Limits on Kids' Texts, Tweets

Interesting article about new policy guidelines set forth by American Academy of Pediatrics explaining why parents should limit the amount of  time children spend online, texting and on computers.

 

Doctors 2 parents: Limit kids' tweeting, texting & keep smartphones, laptops out of bedrooms. #goodluckwiththat.

The recommendations are bound to prompt eye-rolling and LOLs from many teens but an influential pediatricians group says parents need to know that unrestricted media use can have serious consequences. Read here

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Attorney General of NYS Investigates Fraudulent NYC Employment Agencies

The NYT ran an interesting story about NYC employment agencies misleading and fraudulently taking money from nannies, housekeepers, home health aides and others for jobs that did not exist.


A State Inquiry Is Said to Target Job Agencies 
 
The newspaper advertisement looked like the answer to her problems. “Housekeeping needed. No exp needed, up to $18.75 hr.” Zade rushed to the Manhattan employment agency that had posted the notice. Her husband had been suffering from kidney problems for five years and had not been working. Zade, 51 and an immigrant from Kosovo, needed a job. Now.
The agency requested $299. After Zade handed over the money, an employee gave her an address. It was then that her troubles began....read story here


The policy at Wee Care Nanny is simple-we never charge candidates (experienced and qualified domestics should never have to pay) to seek work, if we place them at a job or for any of our services.

Domestics-if you meet Wee Care's minimum requirements, please give us a call.

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Affordable Health Insurance for Nannies, Housekeepers and other Domestic Workers

 Over the last few weeks, we received a number of questions from families and nannies alike about the new Affordable Care Act  (Obamacare) that went into effect today (October 1, 2013), and  who is eligible. Is this an opportunity for you and your loved ones to get affordable health insurance? The health exchanges are new but we hope it will be less expensive than other insurance programs, which would be good news for our Nannies, Baby Nurses, Housekeepers and other domestics.    Click on the links below to become better informed and view the different individual and family health insurance options. Good luck!

 Background Information and FAQ's about the Health Exchanges

 Health Insurance For CT Residents: 

 Health Insurance for NYS Residents:

                                   


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The Affordable Care Act (ACA)/Obamacare Explained for Nannies and Household Employers

Good article by our friend and Nanny tax expert, Kathleen Webb, from  HomeWork Solutions, explaining what the Affordable Care Act (ACA) or Obamacare will mean for Household employers and domestic workers such as nannies, housekeepers, companions etc.

The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) and Household Employment

By Kathleen Webb 

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) or Obamacare implementation takes a big step October 1st with the nationwide opening of Healthcare Exchanges or Health Insurance Marketplaces. Household employers and their domestic workers such as nannies and senior caregivers have more questions than answers right now regarding the ACA and what this means for them....Read here


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National Nanny Recognition Week-September 22nd-28th 2013

 National Nanny Recognition Week (NNRW) was started in 1998 to show appreciation and recognition to professional nannies for the significant and positive contributions nannies make in the lives of the children they care for.

Wee Care Nanny wants to say THANK YOU, THANK YOU for everything you do for your charges, their families and the entire nanny industry. The commitment and service you provide is invaluable in so many ways. 

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Healing Hearts of Stamford, CT Event to Benefit Children with Special Needs on Oct, 4, 2013

We are proud to recognize and support Healing Hearts Pediatric Therapy Center in Stamford, Connecticut. Two of the key administrators and founders of Healing Hearts are good friends, and wonderful and caring individuals. Tom Bacha and Kimberly Colletto dedicate their time, energy and resources to make a profound difference in the lives of children with special needs. 

Healing Hearts is dedicated to enriching the lives of children with varying degrees of developmental disabilities and neuro-motor challenges.   Healing Hearts is having a fundraiser on Friday, October 4, 2013. Proceeds go toward building a sensory gym for activities, peer interactions and therapy.  For more information, please contact Kimberly Colletto (203-708-0076) or click here. It’s a wonderful cause!

Fun for the Entire Family in Pound Ridge, NY- Saturday, July 6th 2013

 

5K Road Race and Kids Fun Run Followed by a Spectacular Fireworks Show

July 6th is the 14th annual Independence Day Race in Pound Ridge, NY. It's a great way to start off the holiday weekend with a 5K run through scenic Pound Ridge. The race is followed by the Kids Fun Race. The races for children (toddlers to tweens) starts after the adult race or approximately @10AM.

Saturday, July 6, 2013 at 9AM
10:00 AM-11:00 AM (Kids’ Races)

Pound Ride Elementary School

7 Pound Ridge Road Pound Ridge, NY
Race Information


And the spectacular annual Fireworks show starts around dusk in the Pound Ridge Town Park.

July 6, 2013
Saturday, Pound Ridge Town Park 199 Westchester Avenue

It is a great day of fun for the whole family and we hope to see you there!

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