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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
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...
Child Safety with a Nanny: Five Tips to Keep Your Kids Safe
by Westside Nannies | Oct 21, 2025 | Family Blog, Featured Family Blog | 0 Comments
Reliable, private childcare, though a wonderful thing, can come with risks. Opening your home and your family’s daily life to a nanny takes trust, preparation, and a shared commitment to your child’s well-being. Even when you’ve done your due diligence with background...
Screen Time for Kids and Modern Childcare: Finding the Right Balance
by Westside Nannies | Oct 19, 2025 | Family Blog, Featured Family Blog, Featured Nanny Blog, Nanny Blog | 0 Comments
Screens are everywhere, from digital whiteboards in classrooms to tablets at the dinner table. In today’s connected world, it’s nearly impossible to raise children without technology playing a role. But as much as screens can educate and entertain, they also raise...
Auto Insurance for Your Nanny: What California Families Need to Know
by Westside Nannies | Oct 16, 2025 | Family Blog, Featured Family Blog, Featured Nanny Blog, Nanny Blog | 0 Comments
When your nanny drives as part of their job, whether they’re taking your children to school, running errands, or heading to activities, it’s important to understand what kind of insurance coverage applies. While California law doesn’t require nannies to carry a...
Five Ways to Turn Out of Control Into Calm and Connected: Helping Children Navigate Emotions
by Westside Nannies | Oct 15, 2025 | Family Blog, Featured Family Blog, Featured Nanny Blog | 0 Comments
Every parent and nanny knows the moment when a calm afternoon turns into tears, frustration, or a full-blown meltdown. Whether it’s a toddler upset about snack time or a school-aged child overwhelmed by homework, these moments can feel chaotic. But here’s the thing:...
The Power of Learning Through Play: Turning Everyday Moments into Learning Opportunities
by Westside Nannies | Oct 14, 2025 | Family Blog, Featured Family Blog, Featured Nanny Blog, Nanny Blog | 0 Comments
You know the games well: peek-a-boo, building blocks, pretend tea parties. But while these simple moments may look like fun and games, they’re actually the building blocks of a child’s brain. Play is the way children explore their world, test new ideas, and make sense...
Raising Emotionally Resilient Kids: How Nannies and Parents Can Work Together
by Westside Nannies | Oct 13, 2025 | Family Blog, Featured Family Blog, Featured Nanny Blog, Nanny Blog | 0 Comments
Emotional resilience is an often-overlooked skill. While it might not be first on the default checklist, emotional resilience, the ability to navigate challenges, recover from setbacks, and manage big feelings, is one of the most valuable skills a child can develop....





