Thank goodness for the modern Mary Poppins! A full-time nanny is an essential, treasured member of the family. She functions as mama's surrogate, tending to scraped knees and celebrating successes at school, so her gift will reflect her valued place within the family. Money may be standard holiday operating procedure for many families (one to two weeks of salary seems to be standard), but others Read more

Every once in a while, moms need a break on the weekend. If your Saturdays are filled with endless errands, having a babysitter to take care of the lil ones while you cross things off your to-do list can be a life-saver. And it can be a great time for your tots, too! Check out how a day off for you can turn into a day of adventure for your kids! Read more

The transfer of power from mom to nanny in the morning and from nanny back to mom in the evening is always hectic. With so much information that needs to be communicated, and so little time to do it, key details can easily fall through the cracks. While cell phones and text messaging can fill a caretaker in on small details, finding an effective means for relaying daily information makes the Read more

When it comes to the person tending to their tots, some parents have questions about who should foot the bill for certain things. A babysitter fills in for mom and dad, but does that mean they are entitled to having their expenses covered? A LilSugar reader inquired about forking over food for her nanny and lots of moms had opinions on the issue. Now, tell us what you think when it comes to Read more

Jennifer Lopez and Casper Smart took advantage of the sunny weather on Sunday with a trip to the beach in Malibu. Jennifer's twins, Max and Emme, were along for the sandy beach day as was a nanny, who took pictures of the group. J Lo and Casper are back on the West Coast after a visit to NYC, where J Lo promoted her new reality series ¡Q'Viva! The Chosen. Casper was by her side during the press Read more

Heidi Klum treated her four children to lunch in LA on Saturday. She left a restaurant in Brentwood hand in hand with her oldest, Leni, and was followed by two nannies, Lou, Henry, and Johan. Heidi has been keeping her kids' schedules as normal as possible in the aftermath of her and Seal's split. Despite their plans to divorce, Heidi Klum and Seal wear wedding rings still — she had hers on Read more

We could all use an extra set of hands when it comes to caring for our children, and Hollywood's leading mamas are no exception. Like many mamas, some of the biggest stars resist the urge to hire live-in help and turn to family and friends when needed. Others go the hired-help route — bringing in nannies and caretakers that often become part of the family. See where the celeb moms turn when Read more

Move over, teddy bear nanny cam! With the advent of low-cost camera and monitoring options, moms and dads can now have a DIY system that delivers sophisticated results. The Logitech Alert 750i Master System ($299) is billed as a way to keep an eye on your kids in the backyard, in the crib, or anywhere around the house. The company sent me a review unit to test out. It was as easy to set it up Read more

Holiday season is here, which means it's time to get giving! We've got you covered with our 2011 gift guides, including awesome ideas on what to pick up for the eco-friendly cook, your beauty obsessed pal, and even your nanny. We'll help you cross off the names on your gift list from now through the end of the month, so make sure to check back for the best picks across the network. Also, check Read more

Jessica Alba and her girls had a busy afternoon in Santa Monica yesterday. Jessica and Honor, who was decked out in a pink tutu, stopped by Starbucks before meeting up with Haven and her nanny to go shopping at Nordstrom. Jessica left the department store with multiple bags in hand, though she might not have been picking up gifts. Jessica Alba shops online, and recently said she has "a few Read more