Introducing The Modern Nanny
I am a Contemporary 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…
Hiring a Nanny
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…
Hiring a Nanny Can Help Your Career
9 Reasons Why a Nanny is Your Secret to Success If you're an ambitious individual juggling the fast-paced world of career highs and parenting goals, you've probably wondered about the whole nanny vs. daycare dilemma. For those who thrive on…
Sleep Deprivation is Bad for Your Health
Why Getting Rest is Crucial for New Moms A great night of sleep is truly a gift, but for new moms, it’s a necessity! Sure, it’s well-meaning when people tell you “sleep when the baby sleeps”, but most people find…
The Grand Finale: Mastering the Art of the Year-End Review with Your Nanny
As the year has ended, and a brand-new year begins, now is the perfect time to schedule a year-end review with your fantastic nanny! Picture this: a back-and-forth exchange of ideas, a celebration of wins throughout the year (mastered potty…
ABCs of Being a Rookie Nanny Employer
Nuts and Bolts for Newbie Nanny Bosses Maybe you’re expecting your first child, or maybe you’ve just had your third child - either way, you are ready to hire your FIRST nanny! We are here to walk you through what…
6 Steps to Onboard your Nanny
A Thorough Orientation Sets Your Nanny up for Success You’ve completed the interviews, narrowed the search, presented an offer and you’ve found yourself with a new nanny! After all that, it can be tempting to throw your nanny into the…
New Tax Rule for Paying Nannies Through Online Apps
New Tax Rule for Paying Nannies Through Online Apps Do you use apps like Venmo or Paypal to pay your nanny? As of January 1, 2022, those platforms are required to report more than $600 yearly income to the IRS.…
Maintaining a United Front with your Nanny
Avoid Being Divided and Conquered We all remember which parent would allow us to eat ice cream, which one was more likely to let us stay out later, which one was focused on your grades, and which one got more…
Competing for Nannies in a Tight Job Market
Families come to Mom’s Best Friend seeking highly-screened nannies, however, in the past 8-9 months, it has become a seller’s - ‘er I mean Nanny’s - market, as nannies are in extremely high demand. It is (don’t say it, don’t…