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Annual Nanny Reviews
The beginning of a new year is the perfect time for setting goals, cleaning out your closet, or taking up a new hobby. A priority to put at the top of your list is to conduct a year-end review with...
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Traveling With Your Children (Don’t Leave Home Without…)
After 4 kids, I have had my share of “oops” moments when I travel. My husband and I have been to stores across the country, at all hours, spending way too much money and time tracking down items we...
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What is the Value of Industry Association Membership?
We want you to feel comfortable with our agency before you even speak to us. One of the ways we do this is to open ourselves up to the scrutiny of the top household staffing industry associations. We...
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Maintaining Personal Boundaries with Your Nanny
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...
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The Woes of a Part-time Nanny
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...
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Event Nannies Bring Fun, Laughter and Games
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...
View ArticleCreating a Job Description for your Nanny
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...
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10 Steps to Hiring a Nanny (You won’t want to skip any!)
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...
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How Does Your Nanny Salary and Benefit Package Compare? 2013 Edition
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...
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Last Chance to Pay Your Nanny Correctly with No Penalties
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...
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How Do Mom’s Best Friend Babysitters Compare to Neighborhood Sitters?
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...
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4 Reasons Not All Background Screening is Created Equal
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...
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Texas and Colorado Summer Family Travel: Activities and a Sitter!
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...
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Parent Tips for Back-to-School Made Easy (At least easier!)
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...
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Best Nanny Practices when you Work from Home
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...
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Family Assistant
One of the things we love about being in business for nearly 20 years is that we have seen the household staffing industry evolve a great deal. As children grow up, families needs change, and we have...
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2014 Nanny Employer Tool Kit
This month is a great time to step back and reflect on your role as a nanny employer. In this role, you are accountable to your family, your nanny, and to the government. We suggest creating an action...
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Create Learning Goals for your Child
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:...
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Best Interview Questions To Hire an Exceptional Nanny
When you are hiring a nanny to work in your home, it is very important to plan what you will ask each candidate. Interviewing an in-home caregiver is so different than a typical job interview. Not only...
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Household Employer Responsibilities
After you hire a nanny, you can breathe a sigh of relief that your children will be well taken care of (phew!), but wait just a minute – you have now become a Household Employer! With this new role...
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