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The Nanny to Family Assistant Bridge: What to Know About Scope, Boundaries, and Pay

The Nanny to Family Assistant Bridge: What to Know About Scope, Boundaries, and Pay

by Westside Nannies | Nov 20, 2025 | Family Blog, Featured Family Blog, Featured Nanny Blog, Nanny Blog

As household needs evolve, many families find that their nanny naturally assumes a broader role, such as managing schedules, organizing errands, and supporting household logistics. This transition from nanny to family assistant is becoming increasingly common,...
Disagreements Between Parents: How Nannies Can Stay Professional and Support the Family During Trying Times

Disagreements Between Parents: How Nannies Can Stay Professional and Support the Family During Trying Times

by Westside Nannies | Nov 19, 2025 | Featured Nanny Blog, Nanny Blog

It’s no secret: working as a nanny means working in a far more personal setting than most other workplaces. It also means more than caring for children; it means navigating family dynamics. One of the trickiest situations you might encounter in your role as a nanny is...
Nannying in Joint Custody: How to Support Stability and Connection Across Two Homes

Nannying in Joint Custody: How to Support Stability and Connection Across Two Homes

by Westside Nannies | Nov 13, 2025 | Featured Nanny Blog, Nanny Blog

Caring for children in a joint custody arrangement can be uniquely rewarding and challenging. As a nanny, you’re not just managing nap schedules and school pickups; you’re supporting children as they move between two homes, varying routines, and different emotional...
Managing Age Gaps as a Nanny: Balancing Different Ages, Needs, and Routines with Confidence

Managing Age Gaps as a Nanny: Balancing Different Ages, Needs, and Routines with Confidence

by Westside Nannies | Nov 11, 2025 | Featured Nanny Blog, Nanny Blog

While every household is unique, some bring an extra layer of variety in the form of wide age gaps between siblings. Managing age gaps as a nanny requires a specific skillset. It means shifting gears constantly, like reading bedtime stories to a toddler one minute and...
Nanny-Family Conflict to Clarity: A 24-Hour Framework for Solving Small Frictions

Nanny-Family Conflict to Clarity: A 24-Hour Framework for Solving Small Frictions

by Westside Nannies | Nov 5, 2025 | Family Blog, Featured Family Blog, Featured Nanny Blog, Nanny Blog

Even the best nanny-family relationships experience occasional tension. When two people work closely in a private home, small misunderstandings can quickly build up if they are not addressed with care and mutual respect. Whether it is a difference in communication...
At-Home Play: Designing a Sensory-Smart Play Space at Home

At-Home Play: Designing a Sensory-Smart Play Space at Home

by Westside Nannies | Oct 30, 2025 | Family Blog, Featured Family Blog, Featured Nanny Blog, Nanny Blog

When colder months roll in or the dreaded winter sniffles keep kids home from school, parents and nannies alike know how challenging it can be to keep little ones engaged, active, and calm indoors, especially if there are family members working from home. That’s where...

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