The Importance of Continuing Education For Your Nanny

by Westside Nannies | Feb 22, 2018 | Family Blog

  Whether your nanny is new or has been with your family for a while, it’s easy to fall into certain routines and habits in order to keep your home running smoothly. Although there is nothing wrong with maintaining consistency in your nanny’s schedule...

Finding The Right Nanny

by Westside Nannies | Feb 22, 2018 | Family Blog

How do I find the right nanny? Where do I start? These are questions we get all the time! So let’s get them answered! Answering the logistical “nanny search” questions is Westside Nannies Placement Counselor, Elyse Parzyck. I am looking for a nanny for the first time...

The Double-Edged Sword of Social Media

by Westside Nannies | Feb 12, 2018 | Nanny Blog

Let’s face it – social media has changed the way we operate.  Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter have turned into the virtual scrapbooks highlighting the in’s and out’s of our daily lives. The problem is the audience.  We tend to think of our audience as an...

We just found out our nanny is pregnant. What should we do?

by Westside Nannies | Jan 18, 2018 | Family Blog

Ask The Nanny Doctor Q: We just found out our nanny is pregnant. What should we do?  A: Wow! So many mixed feelings! On one hand you are so happy for her and on the other you are thinking “What is going to happen to with our childcare situation?” There are...

My Nanny Hasn’t Shown Up for 3 Days. Can I Fire Her?

by Westside Nannies | Jan 18, 2018 | Family Blog

Q: My nanny has not called or shown up to work for the past three days. I cannot allow this to go on and need to find someone new. Legally speaking, will I be firing her or did she quit? A: Generally, if you instruct an employee to stop working for you for any reason,...