As children get older and begin school, many families consider letting their Nanny go and hiring an after-school caregiver instead. The problem with doing so is that: Fewer experienced caregivers are available for after-school only jobs Many of these part-time…
We understand that the cost of living has increased for many families, and it's only natural to look for ways to save. When it comes to our placement fee, we know it may not be the right fit for everyone.…
5 Tips to Help Your Child Bond With Your Nanny We sometimes have families whose children don’t immediately bond with their nannies, but never fear, nearly all of these situations resolve themselves on their own. If you have any concerns,…
Avoid Being Divided and Conquered We all remember which parent would allow us to eat ice cream, which one was more likely to let us stay out later, which one was focused on your grades, and which one got more…
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…
One of the tools I am most proud of at Mom's Best Friend is our Nanny Employment Agreement. Our document is 9 pages and has been built through real-world experience over our many years working with families. Because of this…
Not so long ago at MBF, we made an employee agreement a mandatory item for our clients and their household staff - at this point, all clients must have some kind of written agreement or contract with their employees in…