After being in the nanny business for so many years, I have heard the words "My nanny quit" from our new clients countless times. There are a number of reasons why nannies choose to sever their relationship with their employers,…
If you are considering hiring an estate or household manager, you may have some questions. Among those questions could be: How much do I pay my household manager? What duties do they normally perform? How many hours a week will…
Whether you are having a Semi-annual or an Annual Nanny Review, these 6 discussion items will go a long way in keeping open lines of communication between you and your nanny: Review of accomplishments: Hopefully you have been tracking…
One of the questions that I am frequently asked is how to handle taxes with household employees. Like any profession, it is crucial that you comply with the IRS and file taxes for any and all household employees you employ,…
One of the main reasons anyone looking to hire a nanny should go through an agency are the steps we take to protect you and your family. The main avenue in which we do this is a extensive, thorough background…
I am asked this question on a fairly regular basis: Why should I hire a nanny versus using a daycare? Ultimately the choice is yours but I can share with you many of the things I have learned over the…
Guest Blogger: Laura Patterson, Director of Customer Relations When I started working at Mom’s Best Friend I was 24.This past April I celebrated my 10-year anniversary at this company where I have worn many hats, learned many things about business…
Laura is back from her trip to Africa New Life in Rwanda, and it has been such a pleasure to see all of the photos she has shared. Using a portion of our placements, we sponsor these former "street boys"…
It has been estimated that the average person today will change jobs 10-12 times, with three to five different career changes, during his or her lifetime. On one hand, this can be seen as a positive statistic: workers today seem…
Hiring a nanny is a big decision; there are many things to consider when deciding to go this route. Once deciding what your needs are, the next step is to decide what the nanny's duties will be and to determine…