Children thrive on exploration and new experiences! While the safety and comfort of home have their perks, we believe everyone benefits when Nannies are able to take the children in their care on outings. Here are some compelling reasons: Exercise: Outdoor…
The Most Efficient Schedule for Busy Families As the school year approaches each fall, more families are opting for a Family Manager with a 12-6pm schedule. This approach ensures that parents come home from work with so much already accomplished,…
While many nannies stay with families for years, it is also not uncommon for a parent to reach out to me for a new nanny because their child’s needs have evolved. They loved their current nanny for a certain phase,…
Guest Blogger: Jami Dennis, President of the Association of Premier Nanny Agencies (APNA). In addition to being President of APNA, Jami is an experienced entrepreneur, nanny, household staffing agency co-owner (ABC Nannies & Domestics in Denver, Colorado), and former household employer (she employed three amazing…
5 Tips for a Long-Term Nanny Relationship If you are one of the lucky ones who has found your perfect nanny, we want to help you keep them! We pride ourselves on not only matching nannies and families, but equipping…
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…
As you plan your year, it is a good idea to create some educational goals for your children, along with your nanny. Whether your child is a toddler or school-age, you can have specific goals such as: Learning the ABCs Learning…
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…
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.…