Written by Kathy Dupuy, Founder of Mom’s Best Friend
Congratulations on hiring a fantastic nanny! To ensure that this valuable connection remains strong, professional, and successful for years to come, we’ve created a checklist of key qualities that contribute to a stellar nanny relationship. Whether you’ve just welcomed your…
Children thrive on exploration and new experiences! While the safety and comfort of home have their perks, we believe everyone benefits when Nannies are able to take the children in their care on outings. Here are some compelling reasons: Exercise: Outdoor…
How to Choose a Nanny Who Truly Fits Your Family Hiring a nanny is a significant decision for any family, both from an emotional and a financial perspective. The right nanny can make life easier, providing invaluable support while helping…
The Most Efficient Schedule for Busy Families As the school year approaches each fall, more families are opting for a Family Manager with a 12-6pm schedule. This approach ensures that parents come home from work with so much already accomplished,…
Hiring a nanny is more than just employing someone to look after your children; it's about welcoming a trusted individual into your family's daily life. From fostering your child’s growth to managing your home in your absence, nannies do a…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…
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…