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…
Nanny Employer Blog
Written by Kathy Dupuy, Founder of Mom’s Best Friend
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…
Best Interview Questions To Hire an Exceptional Nanny
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…
Create Learning Goals for your Child
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…
2014 Nanny Employer Tool Kit
This month is a great time to step back and reflect on your role as a nanny employer. In this role, you are accountable to your family, your nanny, and to the government. We suggest creating an action plan with…
Family Assistant
One of the things we love about being in business for nearly 20 years is that we have seen the household staffing industry evolve a great deal. As children grow up, families needs change, and we have recently seen the…
Best Nanny Practices when you Work from Home
As a work-from-home parent, hiring a nanny can be extremely beneficial to maintaining a well-balanced family and work life. While I spend a lot of time in the office, my husband spent many days working from home when my children were…
Parent Tips for Back-to-School Made Easy (At least easier!)
With 4 kids, I have to be organized when it comes preparing for and managing our school routine. My oldest child is now in her junior year of high school, so at this point, my nanny and I have established…
Texas and Colorado Summer Family Travel: Activities and a Sitter!
Planning some travel before school starts? It's a quick drive or flight to cities across Texas when you need a family trip! The Colorado mountains also offer a beautiful change in scenery and weather for a summer visit. We have…