New Tax Rule for Paying Nannies Through Online Apps Do you use apps like Venmo or Paypal to pay your nanny? As of January 1, 2022, those platforms are required to report more than $600 yearly income to the IRS.…
The Gift of a Personalized Experience Nannies across the country are celebrated on National Nanny Recognition Week (NNRW)! It is always a wonderful opportunity to show your nanny how much they mean to your family! This NNRW (September 19th -…
Best Practices for Traveling with Your Nanny Bringing your nanny along on vacation can be a really great way to have fun family time as well as some worry-free adult time. We’ve seen this work amazing for families, and have…
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…
Families come to Mom’s Best Friend seeking highly-screened nannies, however, in the past 8-9 months, it has become a seller’s - ‘er I mean Nanny’s - market, as nannies are in extremely high demand. It is (don’t say it, don’t…
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…
As a work-from-home parent, hiring a nanny can be extremely beneficial to maintaining a well-balanced family and work life. While I spend a lot of time in the office, my husband spent many days working from home when my children were…
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.…
Often times, conflict can arise when personal boundaries have been crossed between a family and their nanny. Let's face it, having someone work in your home is bound to push professional and personal boundaries. A Wall Street Journal article called…
Change is a part of life. Families grow, children change schools, and parents start new jobs. Think back on your life and the changes that have taken place over the last five years. Maybe you moved, had a baby, or…