Should You Hire A Night Nanny?
Night Nanny noun A saint who helps a new mom get a restful night of sleep A newborn expert who helps get your baby(ies) on a sleeping schedule An educator for new moms, and support for experienced moms Whether you…
Nanny Employer Blog
Written by Kathy Dupuy, Founder of Mom’s Best Friend
Intentional Nanny/Employer Goals Yield Success
Happy New Year and welcome to 2021: A year filled with hope and possibilities! As we have considered our company and personal goals and resolutions, we have been thinking about how important it is to be intentional with your family…
4 Ideas for Cozy Family Holidays
Guest Blog by Event Expert Rhoda Brimberry, Co-Owner & Founder, Chief Executive Officer of Loot Rentals and Loot Finer Goods. Keeping the Holidays Warm and Festive During COVID The CDC is suggesting that people should not travel or spend…
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…
Setting Expectations for Nanny Educators
When school closed in the spring, many nannies suddenly became partners in your children’s education. Now that online learning has continued into the fall with a more robust curriculum, this role has grown even more. This has presented new challenges…
11 Outdoor Date Ideas!
Keeping Date Night Alive During Covid Raise your hand if you could use a date with your spouse! You too? We've had just about enough of being cooped up, but are still wanting to stay safe during COVID, so we…
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…
So We Aren't Supposed to Learn in Pajamas??
Setting up a Successful Environment for Virtual Learning After last spring's abrupt transition, we know many families could benefit from a new routine this fall. We have asked Stacy Vinciguerra, M.Ed and Anna Webber of Thrive Homeschool Consulting to describe…
Children Thrive with In-Home Learning
We have spoken to a growing number of families that are inquiring about our Child Educator services. With the uncertainty of schools starting, the oh-too-recent memories of trying to parent + teach + work this past spring, and COVID-19 cases…
Navigating Working from Home with a Nanny
The COVID situation has made families working from home the new normal. This new dynamic has presented unique challenges to both parents and nannies, so we want to share nanny employer best practices for success. Please remember this is a…