"Bargain Nannies"
Hiring a nanny is a big decision; there are many things to consider when deciding to go this route. Once deciding what your needs are, the next step is to decide what the nanny's duties will be and to determine…
Nanny Employer Blog
Written by Kathy Dupuy, Founder of Mom’s Best Friend
Why is ongoing training a must for your nanny?
Mom's Best Friend, along with many agencies across the country, held events for National Nanny Training Day. In Austin, for example, we brought in experts to discuss topics such as: Healthy Baby Food Home Organization How to Be a Valuable…
MBF Nanny Employee Agreements
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…
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…
Ways to Appreciate your Nanny!
Nannies, like teachers, can be subject to high expectations and low gratitude. Many families, especially in this economy, have to really stretch their dollars to afford in-home care and avoid daycare. As a result, to provide any extra bonus or…
Surprise! You're Watching More Children!
A trend that we have seen recently has been for two families to pool resources and share a nanny for their combined children. Not only does this significantly reduce the amount that each family pays, but it can be a…
NannyGate Problem
A few weeks ago you may have heard that another political appointee has failed to follow correct procedures for hiring household employees. President Obama's appointee, Alan Bersin, ironically was nominated to be Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The…
Divorce and Nannies
In this day and age, most of our lives have in some way been touched by divorce, if not within our own marriages then in the lives of many of the people we know, including family members and friends. While…
Senior Care at MBF!
I am excited to announce Mom's Best Friend has introduced senior care to the Austin market. After over 15 years placing nannies, sitters and household staff, Mom's Best Friend is now licensed to offer the same luxury care to local…
Effects of Childcare on Teens
Did you know the level of childcare a kid receives as a young child will directly affect their teenage behavior? A new study conducted by the University of California concludes that teens who had high-quality care at a young age…