How Much Housekeeping Should You Be Expecting From Your Nanny?

by Westside Nannies | Feb 7, 2019 | Family Blog

There’s no question that nannies make the world go ‘round for the families who employ them. Many of them take on everything from serving up healthy snacks to carting the children to Tuesday afternoon soccer practice. But before nannies can commence with being...

Why Every Single Hiring Parent Needs to Know About TrustLine

by Westside Nannies | Jan 29, 2019 | Family Blog

For most parents, the most important part of hiring a new caregiver is making sure they’re offering the job to someone they can trust. That’s why so many parents seek referrals from people they know, used trusted agencies like Westside Nannies, and run background...

9 Apps That Make Life So Much Easier for Nannies and Families

by Westside Nannies | Jan 17, 2019 | Family Blog, Nanny Blog

Technology has offered us more ways than ever to stay connected to family and friends. We can upload things to Instagram, email photos, Tweet, post on Snapchat. But social media isn’t the only good to come from technology. There are also so many apps that can be used...

How to Ace Those Tough Conversations With Your Caregiver

by Westside Nannies | Jan 11, 2019 | Family Blog

For the most part, having a professional caregiver is amazing. You have someone who is there with your children day in and day out, who cares for them almost as much as you do, and who is committed to providing them with a safe and happy environment. But being...

My Ex-Nanny Filed for Unemployment – Now What?

by Westside Nannies | Jan 3, 2019 | Family Blog

All good things come to an end, and unfortunately that includes most employment relationships. Whether a nanny is let go because of an impending move, leaves for a different position, or is terminated due to a performance issue, navigating the “conscious uncoupling”...

Everything Parents & Nannies Need to Know About Preventing SIDS

by Westside Nannies | Jan 2, 2019 | Family Blog, Nanny Blog

For the parents and nannies of infants, the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is a constant concern. The unexplained phenomenon kills about 3,500 infants each year, and it’s especially scary for parents and caregivers because doctors aren’t entirely sure...