The Great Household Help Debate
Last week my friend blogger Blessing over at WorkingMomJournal, made an impassioned pitch for why she thought working mothers needed to embrace nannies, housekeepers and other household help. She [...]
Ten Steps to Finding the Perfect Nanny: Part 1
Finding a nanny is a little like finding a husband. It’s all about chemistry and you have to be patient and willing to wait for the right person to come along. It’s also one of the [...]
The Nanny Tax Part 2: How and When to Pay It
The nanny tax is a tax that many families know about but few actually pay. Part of the problem is the confusing nature of this tax and understanding what your family’s obligation actually [...]
Why I love Outsourcing
I’m nothing if not pragmatic. The reality is that working moms need help; and sometimes you’ve got to pay for that help. These days I am all for trying anything that will save me time so I can be [...]