
Should You Hire A Night Nanny?
Night Nanny noun A saint who helps a new mom get a restful night of sleep A newborn expert who helps get your baby(ies) on a sleeping schedule An educator for new moms, and support for experienced moms Whether you…
By kathydupuy
Posted on Feb 26, 2021
Night Nanny noun A saint who helps a new mom get a restful night of sleep A newborn expert who helps get your baby(ies) on a sleeping schedule An educator for new moms, and support for experienced moms Whether you…
By kathydupuy
Posted on Jun 17, 2019
I've asked our Senior Placement Manager, Kimberly Hart, to share about recent trends she has noticed in the ever-evolving nanny employment industry. In the past several years, I've worked with so many more dads than when I started at MBF…
By kathydupuy
Posted on May 17, 2016
Summer is right around the corner! Do you have a plan for childcare yet? Now is the best time to start interviewing nannies if you are seeking consistent in-home care for the summer months. Many college students, graduate students and…
By kathydupuy
Posted on Jan 13, 2015
How about starting off the year by creating more space in your life for the things that truly matter? Here are some practical ways to help you get the year started in a way that will positively impact your life and your…
By kathydupuy
Posted on Feb 12, 2014
When you are hiring a nanny to work in your home, it is very important to plan what you will ask each candidate. Interviewing an in-home caregiver is so different than a typical job interview. Not only will you want…
By kathydupuy
Posted on Jan 13, 2014
This month is a great time to step back and reflect on your role as a nanny employer. In this role, you are accountable to your family, your nanny, and to the government. We suggest creating an action plan with…
By kathydupuy
Posted on Oct 18, 2013
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…
By kathydupuy
Posted on Feb 21, 2013
Hiring a nanny can be a daunting process and, for many, the idea of bringing someone new into their home and leaving their kids in the sole care of someone they don’t know can be scary. It’s very important to…
By kathydupuy
Posted on Feb 14, 2013
It might seem a bit formal to create a job description for your nanny, but you will find that writing things down really helps you to determine what you are looking for. We work with families to create this job…
By kathydupuy
Posted on Feb 5, 2013
I began this nanny agency 18 years ago, but it took me about 16 years of that to come to the conclusion that placing part-time (10-25 hrs/week) nannies was simply not in the best interest of the family or caregivers.…