Simplify in 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…
Nanny Employer Blog
Written by Kathy Dupuy, Founder of Mom’s Best Friend
Taking the Stress Out of the Holidays
This season can be such a whirlwind of parties, school holidays, and family time. We so encourage you to spend this time enjoying the season instead of letting the potential stress outweigh the joy. Here are some tips I have found helpful:…
9 Tips for Taking Better Photographs of Your Children
'Tis the season of holiday cards and family photos, so we've enlisted professional photographer Amy Melsa to write this guest post for you. Enjoy! Throughout my 10 years in business, I have photographed hundreds, maybe thousands, of children of different ages and different personalities. I…
Nanny or Day Care: Which Choice is Right for you Family?
As a Nanny Agency owner and veteran nanny employer, I am obviously a bit partial to hiring a nanny. However, I realize that this option is not the perfect solution for every family, so I want to provide you with items to…
5 Areas to Consider When You Hire a New Babysitter
You want the best babysitter for your children, and when you try someone new, there are key areas to consider as you evaluate whether they are going to be the best fit for your family. Introduction Call: If you are…
Attracting the Best Nanny for Your Family
All of the nannies at Mom's Best Friend are experienced and rigorously screened. However, we do have a range of professional nannies, with varying degrees of experience and education. We are in an extremely competitive market for top nannies, and…
7 Ways My Housekeeper Makes My Life Easier (besides cleaning)
Your last child is heading to school. You no longer need a full time nanny to care for your children, but somehow your life has become even more hectic, and you are not sure exactly what help you need. This…
Lauren P.'s Experience with Mom's Best Friend
Once I became pregnant with my second child, I decided it was time to hire a full time nanny. I searched online trying to decide the best way to go about hiring a nanny, and a friend of mine recommended…
5 Ways to Keep Your Nanny
One of the things we believe differentiates us from other nanny agencies is that we not only placed you with a wonderful nanny, but that we also provide you with the tools to keep her with your family for years…
Household Employer Responsibilities
After you hire a nanny, you can breathe a sigh of relief that your children will be well taken care of (phew!), but wait just a minute - you have now become a Household Employer! With this new role comes…