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Accepting Generosity Gracefully: Nanny Household Boundaries Around Groceries and Household Resources
by Westside Nannies | Jun 22, 2026 | Featured Nanny Blog, Nanny Blog
One of the most nuanced parts of working as a nanny is navigating a family’s generosity. Families open their homes and extend kindnesses that can feel less like a perk and more like being part of the family. The warmth that families often extend is real, and it is one...
Can You Believe They Asked Me That? Answering Interview Questions as a Nanny
by Westside Nannies | Mar 16, 2026 | Featured Nanny Blog, Nanny Blog | 0 Comments
Answering interview questions as a nanny requires more than just listing your experience and credentials. Even the most seasoned professionals can get caught off guard when interviews turn personal. This is a personal industry, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t...
Homemade Baby Food 101: Everything Nannies Need to Know
by Westside Nannies | Mar 9, 2026 | Featured Nanny Blog, Nanny Blog | 0 Comments
Making homemade baby food is one of the most rewarding stages of infant care. When babies are ready to explore solids, it opens the door to new textures, flavors, and developmental milestones. Watching a little one taste banana, yogurt, or sweet potato for the first...
Can’t Touch This! A Nanny’s Guide to Caring for Sick Children
by Westside Nannies | Feb 27, 2026 | Featured Nanny Blog, Nanny Blog | 0 Comments
For professional caregivers, caring for sick children is often an inevitable part of the job. One minute you are enjoying a perfect day off (i.e., hot yoga, dog park, Netflix queued up—you get it) and the next your phone rings, and your nanny family needs help. Their...
Let’s Talk Miles and Cents: Using Your Car as a Nanny in 2026
by Westside Nannies | Feb 25, 2026 | Featured Nanny Blog, Nanny Blog | 0 Comments
Using your car as a nanny can add convenience to your job, but it also comes with real costs. Whether you are driving children to school, activities, playdates, or running errands for your nanny family, you are entitled to mileage reimbursement for work-related...
Tackling Tax Season: Your Complete Guide to Filing Taxes as a Nanny in California
by Westside Nannies | Feb 23, 2026 | Featured Nanny Blog, Nanny Blog | 0 Comments
It’s tax season, but fear not! While filing taxes as a nanny can lead to questions and uncertainty, understanding the basics can help you stay organized, avoid surprises, and protect your financial future. Whether this is your first year in a nanny role or you are a...
9 Creative Ways to Encourage Healthy Eating Habits for Kids as a Nanny
by Westside Nannies | Feb 18, 2026 | Family Blog, Featured Family Blog, Featured Nanny Blog, Nanny Blog | 0 Comments
Helping children develop healthy eating habits is one of the most meaningful parts of being a nanny. Food shapes not only physical growth, but also emotional well-being, routines, and family culture, among other things. And as nannies are often the ones preparing...





