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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...
Nannying in Joint Custody: How to Support Stability and Connection Across Two Homes
by Westside Nannies | Nov 13, 2025 | Featured Nanny Blog, Nanny Blog | 0 Comments
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
by Westside Nannies | Nov 11, 2025 | Featured Nanny Blog, Nanny Blog | 0 Comments
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
by Westside Nannies | Nov 5, 2025 | Family Blog, Featured Family Blog, Featured Nanny Blog, Nanny Blog | 0 Comments
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
by Westside Nannies | Oct 30, 2025 | Family Blog, Featured Family Blog, Featured Nanny Blog, Nanny Blog | 0 Comments
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...
How Do I Track Mileage? A Nanny’s Guide to Getting Reimbursed Fairly
by Westside Nannies | Oct 23, 2025 | Featured Nanny Blog, Nanny Blog | 0 Comments
If driving is part of your job as a nanny, whether you’re dropping off the kids at school, heading to swim lessons, or running errands for the family, keeping track of your mileage isn’t just a formality. It’s how you make sure you’re fairly reimbursed for the time,...
Time to Say Goodbye? Three Tried and True Tips for Deciding If It’s Time to Leave Your Nanny Job
by Westside Nannies | Oct 23, 2025 | Featured Nanny Blog, Nanny Blog | 0 Comments
Deciding to leave your nanny job is never easy. Unlike a lot of more traditional jobs, nannying isn’t just a profession. In the nannying world, it’s common to form relationships built on trust, care, and a deep emotional connection. You may have watched your nanny...





