Is it Easier to Hire a Nanny on Your Own?
Why Hiring a Nanny on Your Own Isn't "Free" It is not uncommon for a client family to pause a Nanny search because they found someone on their own through a word of mouth referral. And it is also VERY…
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Trends of Nanny Employers
I've asked our Senior Placement Manager, Kimberly Hart, to share about recent trends she has noticed in the ever-evolving nanny employment industry. In the past several years, I've worked with so many more dads than when I started at MBF…
Perks to Hiring a Summer Nanny
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…
Simplify in 2015!
How about starting off the year by creating more space in your life for the things that truly matter? Here are some practical ways to help you get the year started in a way that will positively impact your life and your…
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…
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…
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…
10 Steps to Hiring a Nanny (You won't want to skip any!)
Hiring a nanny can be a daunting process and, for many, the idea of bringing someone new into their home and leaving their kids in the sole care of someone they don’t know can be scary. It’s very important to…
Creating a Job Description for your Nanny
It might seem a bit formal to create a job description for your nanny, but you will find that writing things down really helps you to determine what you are looking for. We work with families to create this job…
The Woes of a Part-time Nanny
I began this nanny agency 18 years ago, but it took me about 16 years of that to come to the conclusion that placing part-time (10-25 hrs/week) nannies was simply not in the best interest of the family or caregivers.…