Happy Thanksgiving!

On Sunday, November 24th 2013, the 20th annual Thanksgiving Day Parade will take place in Downtown Stamford, CT along Summer Street. The parade features spectacular helium balloon cartoon characters and wonderful marching bands. It is great fun for the whole family.

 Wee Care Nanny is very thankful for the opportunity to work with such wonderful nannies, housekeepers and families. We appreciate your dedication and professionalism. We wish you and your family a happy & healthy Thanksgiving Day! Stay Safe and have a great holiday.

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Serendipity Girls Night Out in Stamford!

Fun and fashion last night to benefit a wonderful cause-the Canary Kids. A great time had by all.

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Girls Night Out Exclusive Fashion Show to Benefit Canary Kids

Wee Care is proud to be a sponsor of the Serendipity Magazine GIRLS NIGHT OUT event on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 - 7:00 p.m. at the Loading Dock in Stamford, CT.  Some of the area’s most philanthropic women and men will walk the runway in the hottest trends from local designers and stores.  For more information, click here.

100% of net proceeds will benefit Canary Kids. We hope to see you there!

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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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