Written by Kathy Dupuy, Founder of Mom’s Best Friend
'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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
As you plan your year, it is a good idea to create some educational goals for your children, along with your nanny. Whether your child is a toddler or school-age, you can have specific goals such as: Learning the ABCs Learning…