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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
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...
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...
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....
Nanny-Parent Communication Strategies for Stronger Partnerships
by Westside Nannies | Oct 10, 2025 | Family Blog, Featured Family Blog, Featured Nanny Blog, Nanny Blog | 0 Comments
Behind every successful nanny-family relationship is one essential ingredient: great communication. The best matches between nannies and families aren’t built on just credentials or compatibility. They’re about connection, collaboration, and clear expectations, all...
The Pros and Cons of Guaranteed Hours for Nannies
by Westside Nannies | Oct 10, 2025 | Featured Nanny Blog, Nanny Blog | 0 Comments
Every nanny knows that no two weeks (or two days, for that matter) look exactly the same. In addition to the day-to-day changes, families take vacations, kids get sick, and parents work from home. Your schedule can change in an instant. That’s where guaranteed hours...
Tech-Savvy Caregiving: 8 Digital Skills for Nannies that Every Modern Caregiver Must Master
by Westside Nannies | Oct 9, 2025 | Featured Nanny Blog, Nanny Blog | 0 Comments
The root of quality childcare depends on patience, creativity, and a deep love for children. But in today’s world, it also requires tech-savviness. From managing family schedules online to ensuring kids are safe with age-appropriate apps to even enrolling kids in...





