Family Assistant

 One of the things we love about being in business for nearly 20 years is that we have seen the household staffing industry evolve a great deal. As children grow up, families needs change, and we have recently seen the…

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Best Nanny Practices when you Work from Home

As a work-from-home parent, hiring a nanny can be extremely beneficial to maintaining a well-balanced family and work life. While I spend a lot of time in the office, my husband spent many days working from home when my children were…

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Texas and Colorado Summer Family Travel: Activities and a Sitter!

Planning some travel before school starts? It's a quick drive or flight to cities across Texas when you need a family trip! The Colorado mountains also offer a beautiful change in scenery and weather for a summer visit. We have…

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4 Reasons Not All Background Screening is Created Equal

In the childcare industry, it is crucial that each employee undergo an extensive background check and screening prior to working with your children. At Mom's Best Friend, we pride ourselves on our exceptional 10-Step Screening Process. We complete our due…

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How Do Mom's Best Friend Babysitters Compare to Neighborhood Sitters?

Often times, we speak with families who may experience a little bit of sticker shock when we talk about our babysitter pricing. We often hear things like, "I can pay the girl down the street $8-10 per hour" or something…

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Last Chance to Pay Your Nanny Correctly with No Penalties

For families who are not paying their household employees correctly, the IRS is giving you a chance to make it right! For years now, we have gone to great lengths explaining to families that nannies are household employees (W-2), not…

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