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…
Nanny compensation
National Nanny Recognition Week
Photo from The Scout Guide Austin This week kicks off National Nanny Recognition Week! If you are looking for ways to show your nanny you appreciate them, we put a list together of 10 of our favorite picks! 1. Surprise…
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…
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…
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.…
Top 10 Questions About Nannies We Get From Families (Part 1 of 2)
After being in business for over 17 years, we find that many parents have the same questions about how a nanny search/placement works. We thought it would be a good idea to compile our top 10 questions and the answers…
Should I offer health insurance benefits to my nanny or other household staff? Is this common practice?
Yes! At Mom's Best Friend, we seek to provide you with the best advice and most current trends to enable you to make the best hiring decisions! We always advocate that our clients offer health insurance because of the tax…