With 4 kids, I have to be organized when it comes preparing for and managing our school routine. My oldest child is now in her junior year of high school, so at this point, my nanny and I have established…
Planning some travel before school starts? It's a quick drive or flight to cities across Texas when you need a family trip! The Colorado mountains also offer a beautiful change in scenery and weather for a summer visit. We have…
In the childcare industry, it is crucial that each employee undergo an extensive background check and screening prior to working with your children. At Mom's Best Friend, we pride ourselves on our exceptional 10-Step Screening Process. We complete our due…
Often times, we speak with families who may experience a little bit of sticker shock when we talk about our babysitter pricing. We often hear things like, "I can pay the girl down the street $8-10 per hour" or something…
For families who are not paying their household employees correctly, the IRS is giving you a chance to make it right! For years now, we have gone to great lengths explaining to families that nannies are household employees (W-2), not…
Each year, the International Nanny Association conducts a Nanny Salary and Benefits survey of nannies across the country. Over 800 nannies responded to the survey for the 2013 report, and we have summarized key results. We find this to be…
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…
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…
Corporate picnics / retreats Cook-outs / parties / reunions Corporate incentive events Weddings Birthday parties Baseball games / sporting events This allows our caregivers to show their creative side, as they utilize our large supply of games, toys, books, face…
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.…