Steps MBF Takes to Protect Your Family
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…
Nanny Employer Blog
Why choose a nanny over daycare?
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…
It's Not About Me
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…
Mom's Best Friend in Africa
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"…
The Virtues of Nanny Networking
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…
"Bargain Nannies"
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…
Why is ongoing training a must for your nanny?
Mom's Best Friend, along with many agencies across the country, held events for National Nanny Training Day. In Austin, for example, we brought in experts to discuss topics such as: Healthy Baby Food Home Organization How to Be a Valuable…
MBF Nanny Employee Agreements
Not so long ago at MBF, we made an employee agreement a mandatory item for our clients and their household staff - at this point, all clients must have some kind of written agreement or contract with their employees in…
Should I offer health insurance benefits to my nanny or other household staff? Is this common practice?
Yes! At Mom's Best Friend, we seek to provide you with the best advice and most current trends to enable you to make the best hiring decisions! We always advocate that our clients offer health insurance because of the tax…
Ways to Appreciate your Nanny!
Nannies, like teachers, can be subject to high expectations and low gratitude. Many families, especially in this economy, have to really stretch their dollars to afford in-home care and avoid daycare. As a result, to provide any extra bonus or…