Family Resources

A little library for parents

— free guides, lovingly made

Thoughtful guides, checklists, and templates to make every part of childcare a little easier — from your very first hire to the everyday.

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What's included

Guide · Hiring

Hiring your first nanny

What to expect, what to ask, and how to set everyone up for success.

Guide · Payroll

Nanny tax & payroll, simplified

A plain-language guide to paying your caregiver properly and on the books.

Guide · Onboarding

Settling in: the first 30 days

Helping a new caregiver feel at home with your family.

Guide · New parents

New & first-time parents

Gentle guidance for the early days — from newborn care to a routine that works.

Templates

Interview & reference questions

The exact questions we use — ready for your own search.

Checklist

The trial-day checklist

How to run a smooth, telling trial before you commit.

Partners we trust

Vetted help for your household

— and a little perk for mentioning us

GTM Payroll

30+ years helping families stay compliant with household employment — payroll and taxes, made simple and accurate.

✿ Mention House of Nannies — free month + consult
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HomePay

An all-in-one solution for household payroll and tax — direct deposits, filings, and year-end forms handled for you.

✿ Mention House of Nannies — free month + consult
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Poppins Payroll

Household payroll made effortless — $49/mo covers registrations, payroll, tax filings, Schedule H and W-2s. Real humans answer in seconds.

✿ Code FATOU — first 2 months free
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