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Myth vs. Reality: What Families Think They Know About Hiring a Nanny But Often Get Wrong
by Westside Nannies | Jan 8, 2026 | Family Blog, Featured Family Blog
If you are hiring a nanny for the first time, it can feel like everyone has advice. Friends share stories, Facebook groups offer opinions, and quick online searches promise easy answers. Many families believe they understand how hiring a nanny works, but the reality...
Myth vs. Reality: What Families Think They Know About Hiring a Nanny But Often Get Wrong
by Westside Nannies | Jan 8, 2026 | Family Blog, Featured Family Blog | 0 Comments
If you are hiring a nanny for the first time, it can feel like everyone has advice. Friends share stories, Facebook groups offer opinions, and quick online searches promise easy answers. Many families believe they understand how hiring a nanny works, but the reality...
Annual Check-In with Your Nanny: How and Why to Reflect on the Past Year
by Westside Nannies | Dec 23, 2025 | Family Blog, Featured Family Blog | 0 Comments
An annual check-in with your nanny is one of the most effective ways to strengthen your childcare partnership, support retention, and ensure everyone stays on the same page. While day-to-day communication is important, setting aside intentional time to connect once a...
Setting Everyone Up for Success: What to Discuss Before the New Year in a Nanny Family Check-In
by Westside Nannies | Dec 23, 2025 | Family Blog, Featured Family Blog, Featured Nanny Blog, Nanny Blog | 0 Comments
As the year winds down, ‘tis the season for many families to naturally reflect on what worked, what felt challenging, and what they want more of in the months ahead. This moment of reflection is also the perfect opportunity for a thoughtful nanny family check-in....
Why Household Employers Need to Provide Paid Sick Days for Nannies and How It Protects Your Family
by Westside Nannies | Dec 17, 2025 | Family Blog, Featured Family Blog | 0 Comments
Paid sick days for nannies are not just a job perk. They are a crucial part of keeping your home healthy, stable, and well supported. When caregivers show up ill because they cannot afford to miss a shift, your entire family is put at risk. When caregivers feel...
What a Great Nanny Contract Really Looks Like: Non-Negotiables Every Family Should Include
by Westside Nannies | Dec 17, 2025 | Family Blog, Featured Family Blog | 0 Comments
A nanny contract is one of the most important tools a family can put in place before welcoming a caregiver into their home. It protects your children, supports your caregiver, and gives everyone a clear roadmap for how the household will work day to day, including...
Balancing Joint Custody with a Nanny: How Consistent Care Creates Stability for Your Child
by Westside Nannies | Dec 17, 2025 | Family Blog, Featured Family Blog | 0 Comments
Parenting across two households can be complex, especially when it comes to ensuring your child feels secure and supported. In shared custody arrangements, children adjust to two homes, two routines, and sometimes two sets of expectations. That is why joint custody...





