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The Key to a Calm Holiday Season? A Family Assistant
by Westside Nannies | Dec 2, 2025 | Family Blog, Featured Family Blog
The holidays are here! And as the Hallmark channel would have us believe, they’re meant to be filled with laughter, connection, and time spent with the people you love most. But for many families, the season also brings an avalanche of to-do lists, like last-minute...
Holiday Bonus Guide for Nannies
by Westside Nannies | Dec 10, 2018 | Family Blog | 0 Comments
When the holidays roll around, it isn’t just Clark Griswold whose hoping for a generous bonus. Nannies, too, enjoy receiving an annual bonus or other generous holiday gift that shows a family’s appreciation for the hard work, love, and care they put into their jobs...
The Importance of Continuing Education For Your Nanny
by Westside Nannies | Feb 22, 2018 | Family Blog | 0 Comments
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 and duties,...
Finding The Right Nanny
by Westside Nannies | Feb 22, 2018 | Family Blog | 0 Comments
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...
We just found out our nanny is pregnant. What should we do?
by Westside Nannies | Jan 18, 2018 | Family Blog | 0 Comments
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 certainly a...
My Nanny Hasn’t Shown Up for 3 Days. Can I Fire Her?
by Westside Nannies | Jan 18, 2018 | Family Blog | 0 Comments
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,...
Does Vacation Time Carry Over?
by Westside Nannies | Jan 18, 2018 | Family Blog | 0 Comments
Q: My nanny did not use all of her vacation time in 2017. Does she lose it and start fresh in 2018 or does any of it carry over into the New Year? A: In California, vacation time, once earned, is considered wages and cannot be forfeited. As a result, it is not...
