Ending Employment with Your Nanny
We hear a number of reasons why families decide to search for a new nanny - sometimes they hired on their own and neglected to set expectations up front, sometimes it’s been a few years and your needs (or your…
Nanny Employer Blog
Written by Kathy Dupuy, Founder of Mom’s Best Friend
Trial Time: How to Effectively Evaluate a Potential Nanny
Every Mom’s Best Friend family is given a consecutive week of trial - with no agency fees - before officially hiring their nanny. We think that this, as well as our 4-month free replacement guarantee, is a key differentiator, in providing…
Matching Nanny Qualities to Your Child's Age
While many nannies stay with families for years, it is also not uncommon for a parent to reach out to me for a new nanny because their child’s needs have evolved. They loved their current nanny for a certain phase,…
What if My Nanny isn't Connecting with my Children
5 Tips to Help Your Child Bond With Your Nanny We sometimes have families whose children don’t immediately bond with their nannies, but never fear, nearly all of these situations resolve themselves on their own. If you have any concerns,…
Communication Strategies for Nanny Employers
The Mom’s Best Friend staffing team is reading the book Crucial Conversations in order to build our communication and conflict management skills, and I can’t help but think about how useful the tools are for family-nanny communication. So many disagreements…
APNA Membership: Why It Matters to Families and Nannies Alike
Guest Blogger: Jami Dennis, President of the Association of Premier Nanny Agencies (APNA). In addition to being President of APNA, Jami is an experienced entrepreneur, nanny, household staffing agency co-owner (ABC Nannies & Domestics in Denver, Colorado), and former household employer (she employed three amazing…
Introducing The Modern Nanny
I am a 2024 Nanny - ever wonder what I do? (Hint: it’s different than a babysitter) When I was a teenager, I started babysitting. I was the oldest child, and I babysat for my family, along with families from…
Your Untapped Benefit: Sitter Services
Of course your nanny is your go-to when it comes to caring for your children. However, there are many scenarios where this is either not an option, or it is in your best interest to not use your nanny. In…
Household Staff Can Keep You Organized and Efficient
3 Reasons Mom’s Best Friend is your go-to for all of your household staffing needs: It might not feel natural to talk about hiring “household staff”, but it has become quite common to enlist professionals to assist you with your…
Understanding Modern Parenting Trends
Which Popular Parenting Philosophies Are Right for Your Family? Over the years, I have always been fascinated by the changing landscape of parenting philosophies. What was good for the '90s baby when we opened our business was no longer relevant…