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National Nanny Recognition Week (September 18 – 24, 2022)
by Westside Nannies | Sep 15, 2022 | Featured Family Blog
It takes a very special person to be a nanny. Someone who is patient with children, organized, respectful of the family dynamic, and who has the near super human ability to multitask everyone’s needs! We know that for so many of our clients, their nanny is an integral...
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Mother’s Helper vs Full-Charge Nanny: What’s the Difference?
by Westside Nannies | Apr 21, 2022 | Family Blog, Featured Nanny Blog | 0 Comments
There are so many ways to be a caregiver for children. For parents who are looking for caregiving beyond babysitters, two of the most popular options are nannies and mother’s helpers. But many people get these two titles confused. To help you figure out which option best aligns with your career goals, here’s a breakdown of the differences between a full-charge nanny and a mother’s helper, along with the benefits of each.
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The 4-Step Emergency Preparedness Plan Every Nanny Family Needs
by Westside Nannies | Feb 25, 2022 | Family Blog | 0 Comments
“I can’t emphasize enough the importance of the nanny being fully integrated into the prevention and safety plan of the household,” says Richard Pass, a registered nurse, and the founder of Save A Little Life. If you aren’t sure exactly where to start with emergency prep, here’s what Pass recommends.
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Why a Trial Day Is the Key to Setting Up Your New Nanny For Success
by Westside Nannies | Feb 14, 2022 | Family Blog | 0 Comments
Hiring a new nanny to care for your children is not a decision to be taken lightly. It’s a serious professional relationship and a long-term commitment that will have a lasting impact on your kids’ growth and development. For those reasons, it often takes more than...
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LA Nannies Now Eligible for Vaccine in Health Department Reversal
by Westside Nannies | Mar 25, 2021 | Family Blog | 0 Comments
We did it! Thanks to the hard work of impassioned nannies, agencies, and parents lobbying for change, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health finally did the right thing by reversing their original decision and acknowledging that nannies are in fact...
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The Ins & Outs of Offering Your Nanny a Raise
by Westside Nannies | Mar 22, 2021 | Family Blog | 0 Comments
Raises are important to every professional, and nannies are no different. As an employer, it’s important to reassess your nanny’s pay rate regularly to be sure they’re being compensated fairly and competitively. Many families do this annually or when their nanny’s...
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Your Nanny is Struggling | How to Help
by Westside Nannies | Mar 18, 2021 | Family Blog | 0 Comments
A recent article in the New York Times, titled “Why Your Brain Feels Broken,” really hit home this week. The article discusses how the stress and mental load of the pandemic impairs our executive function–aka our memory, organization skills, and planning abilities. If...
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