Families sometimes ask how we are different than online databases such as Care.com or Sittercity.com. The truth is that we probably come across some of the same people - we cast a wide net across many mediums, including print, web,…
In 2004, Mom’s Best Friend began offering non-childcare placement services. For 15 years, we have been the experts in the household staffing industry, and members of the Domestic Estate Management Association (DEMA). Clients turn to us for our tried and…
The unemployment rate has been at or below 4% for more than a year¹, so in order to retain the most talented household staff, families should strongly consider being as competitive as corporate employers. As you approach anniversaries and…
We get a lot of calls from frustrated families that tried hiring a nanny on their own, but because they made common hiring mistakes, things have fallen apart. We have noticed that when families hire a nanny for their household,…
I've asked our Senior Placement Manager, Kimberly Hart, to share about recent trends she has noticed in the ever-evolving nanny employment industry. In the past several years, I've worked with so many more dads than when I started at MBF…
Working from home can be extremely beneficial to maintaining a well-balanced family and work life. This is an extremely common situation, with 50% of the workforce in some sort of telecommuting role (according to Global Workplace Analytics). However, along with the…
If you had all the time in the world... When I talk to families, I’m often asked about our recruiting and screening process. They want to know what methods we use to find our nannies, and whether they are different…
The holiday season is right around the corner! In just a few short weeks, everyone will become busy with plans to attend holiday parties and visiting family. Schedules can become tricky and vary more than usual. All the hustle and…
On August 25, 2017, Hurricane Harvey made landfall on the Texas coast and brought historic devastation. We all saw photos of floodwaters in Houston and Beaumont, and wind destruction on the southern Texas coast. What many of us did not…
3 Quick Tips for Communicating with your Nanny When families or nannies approach us for advice about frustrations or issues they are having, our first question is always to ask whether they have voiced their concerns with the other party.…