Written by Kathy Dupuy, Founder of Mom’s Best Friend
Summer often brings long, fun days and a more relaxed schedule for many families. Despite the laid-back routine, it's important to encourage learning and incorporate educational activities during the break. Here are a few ways to help keep those brains…
At Mom's Best Friend, we strive to serve families by providing exceptional hiring and placement services for many aspects of life, including long-term nannies and childcare, as-needed babysitters, senior care services and other domestic in-home hiring. Mom's Best Friend is proud…
Summer is right around the corner! Do you have a plan for childcare yet? Now is the best time to start interviewing nannies if you are seeking consistent in-home care for the summer months. Many college students, graduate students and…
As we come upon this season of Thanksgiving, Mom's Best Friend is contemplating some creative ways to show gratitude and make a positive impact in our communities. It has been proven that serving others is emotionally, mentally and physically beneficial - it's a…
Mom's Best Friend recently had the honor of sponsoring a new Bright Space® at The Settlement Home for Children in Austin, in partnership with Bright Horizons Family Solutions and the Bright Horizons Foundation for Children. Bright Spaces are designed to provide children…
As an agency, we consistently work with nannies across generations and see both the benefits and challenges of hiring a nanny from a different generation. From Baby Boomers to Millennials to Generation Z, each group has a unique perspective. When…
Once again, summer has flown by and the start of school is upon us! That means schedules and routines are changing, and children have new and exciting things on the horizon as they meet their teachers and get to know…
If there is anything I've learned as a parent, it is that collaboration and consistency are the keys to a successful partnership in caring for children. Nothing is worse than a child picking up on a weakness in alignment between his…
When it comes to having a successful, healthy work relationship, communication is key. There is nothing as important as being able to communicate effectively to navigate the many issues that will arise when having someone else help you care for…
As we are approaching the spring and summer travel season, I'd like to share my experience over the years in traveling with a nanny. Having a beloved and trusted caregiver with us on vacation over the years has been a fantastic solution…