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Dealing With Changes in Your Nanny's Life

By kathydupuy

Posted on Jan 7, 2013

Change is a part of life. Families grow, children change schools, and parents start new jobs. Think back on your life and the changes that have taken place over the last five years. Maybe you moved, had a baby, or…

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Category: long term nanny, nanny communication

5 Common Nanny Hiring Mistakes

By kathydupuy

Posted on Dec 30, 2012

Many times we get calls from people who have recently had a bad experience hiring a nanny on their own. Most often, the reason that things fell apart can be traced back to the hiring process. I want to share…

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Category: nanny hiring mistakes

Lists: Responsibility for your Kids and Easier for You

By kathydupuy

Posted on Dec 21, 2012

My nanny and I have been making lists for my kids ever since they were in pre-school. It started out with pictures I would draw and staple together into a book (before they could read), but has matured into detailed…

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Category: nanny organization

4 Ways I Keep my Children from Acting Spoiled Around the Holidays

By kathydupuy

Posted on Dec 15, 2012

My kids are thrilled about our holiday traditions - decorating the tree, hot cocoa, putting up stockings, a nativity scene, etc. - but let's face it, they can also tend to edge into greedy territory if I don't make a…

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Category: limiting selfish behavior holidays, Parenting Resource

6 Must-Haves of a Nanny Employment Agreement

By kathydupuy

Posted on Dec 12, 2012

One of the tools I am most proud of at Mom's Best Friend is our Nanny Employment Agreement. Our document is 9 pages and has been built through real-world experience over our many years working with families. Because of this…

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Category: Nanny Employee Agreements

Hiring a New Nanny? Top 3 Ways to Set up a Long Term Relationship

By kathydupuy

Posted on Dec 4, 2012

You found a wonderful nanny to work in your home - congratulations! This is half the battle, but remember, it's only half the battle! The relationship is now in your hands, and if you want the best chance of success,…

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Category: long term nanny

Your Nanny Can Help with Holiday Planning!

By kathydupuy

Posted on Dec 1, 2012

When you have a Nanny Manager, you have more than someone who simply cares for your children. You have a right-hand man who is such a fantastic help during the holiday season. In the past, my nanny has been a…

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Category: Uncategorized

Top 10 Questions About Nannies We Get From Families (Part 2 of 2)

By kathydupuy

Posted on Nov 19, 2012

Below are the final questions most asked by our clients and potential nanny clients: 6. What happens if I hire and they aren't a fit? What is your replacement policy? The majority of our placements are a long-term success, so…

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Category: Hiring a Nanny, interviewing a nanny, nanny agencies, Nanny guarantee, Nanny Industry, nanny screening, nanny taxes

Top 10 Questions About Nannies We Get From Families (Part 1 of 2)

By kathydupuy

Posted on Nov 12, 2012

After being in business for over 17 years, we find that many parents have the same questions about how a nanny search/placement works. We thought it would be a good idea to compile our top 10 questions and the answers…

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Category: Hiring a Nanny, interviewing a nanny, nanny agencies, Nanny compensation, Nanny Industry, nanny pay, nanny screening, nanny taxes

Top 10 Reasons Families Use an Agency

By kathydupuy

Posted on Nov 5, 2012

Breedlove and Associates, the nation's tax and payroll company for household staff, surveyed their client families as to why they chose to work with a nanny agency. Below are their top 10 responses! 10. There's a higher chance of a…

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Category: nanny agencies

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