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

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

The sunny blonde is known for playing sweet-as-pie stunners in movies like She's Out of My League and Sex and the City 2 (remember Charlotte's hot Irish nanny?), but it's Alice Eve's eye for glamour off screen that has us officially hooked on her knockout style. Thankfully, her new film The Raven means lots of red-carpet appearances from the gorgeous Brit, who's affinity for feminine dresses, 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

Gwen Stefani wore a bikini top yesterday to hit the beach in Mexico with her family. Her husband Gavin Rossdale was shirtless for the sandy adventure, and the duo had the help of a nanny keeping an eye on their young sons Kingston Rossdale and Zuma Rossdale. Gwen jetted South of the Border to meet up with Gavin, who's been on tour with Bush. Their show schedule had Gavin all over the globe in Read more

Rachel Zoe brought her full entourage along yesterday during a shopping trip on LA's Robertson Boulevard. The stylist was joined by her husband, Rodger Berman, their almost 1-year-old Skyler, Jeremiah Brent, and Skyler's nanny. Earlier in the day, Rachel was decked out in designs from her own Rachel Zoe collection for a magazine interview at LA's Polo Lounge. Today Rachel officially announced her Read more

Rachel Zoe had her son, Skyler Berman, along for a Beverly Hills shopping trip yesterday. The mother and son were seen scoping out kids' clothes as they browsed with Skyler's nanny. Rachel looked chic for the outing in a navy blazer and tunic top as she toted her handbag by The Row. Skyler may still be a tot, but he is already following in his superstylist mom's fashionable footsteps. Shortly Read more