Mommy's little helper.
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1 Mommy's Lil Helpers: Where Celebrity Moms Turn For Childcare Help
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2 Interview Tips For Hiring a Caretaker
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3 Tending to Baby, Part 1: The Daycare Option
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4 Tell Mommy: Would You Rather an Au Pair or Nanny?
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6 Has the Economy Affected Your Childcare Situation?
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7 Tending to Baby: Mommies Lose It When Nannies Cruise
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8 Mommy Dearest: Naughty Nanny Wardrobe
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9 Tending to Baby: Nanny Poaching
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10 Six Smart Spots to Scout a Sitter
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11 Tending to Baby: Sue the Nanny?
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12 Have You Ever Had a Sassy Caretaker?
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13 Who Drives the Sitter Home?
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14 Are You Asking Your Caretaker to Get the H1N1 Vaccine?
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15 Is Mom Who Called Kids "Pains" in Nanny Ad Justified?
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16 Kids With Nannies Are Less Connected?
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17 Mom-Me Time: Mani and Nanny
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18 Family Has Nanny Sit in Separate Section of Airplane?
Mommy Dearest — We love our nanny — she takes amazing care of my son every day. But all of a sudden, her breath is so bad, that I honestly can't be around her and I actually think it's really gross that my son is around it all day. How do I address this with her? Any money she makes, she sends to her kids back home, so I doubt that she wants to pay for a dentist, but it's so gross that I am 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
If there's one person mommy does not want to tick off, it's her child's caretaker. When disgruntled babysitters complain of working too late or having to clean up the mess the children make, many moms grin and bear it while other moms speak their minds. Mamas and papas may not be pleased with their current caring situation but they are often soft-spoken on the matter so that the children are not Read more
Caretakers step in for parents when they aren't around. Nannies are often the ones who shuttle kids to and from school, nurse bumps and bruises, and play at the park with the youngsters. The babysitters form strong bonds with their charges, and many dole out hugs and kisses as a result. Are those expressions of affection (from nonrelatives) welcome in your household? Kissing Caretaker: Read more
Whether she's at your house at the crack of dawn each day or gives you a date night with your spouse, there's no denying the importance of the babysitter in your life! Mamas trust these wonderful souls with the most important thing in their lives, so be sure to show them how much you appreciate their work during the holidays! Read more
Childcare is costly, but in some cases so is being a nanny! We asked LilSugar readers to chime in on who should pay for everything from food to movie tickets, and a number of moms had their nannies picking up the tab. Here's what they said: Even if the nanny cooks meals for the family, six percent of LilSugar readers said she should pay for her own food. The nanny may shuttle the kids in her own Read more
Parenting comes with a price tag! When mom and dad can't be with their child, someone else fills their shoes. Some families have grandparents or neighbors that step in, and others have to hire help or find a service to care for their kiddos. How much do you spend on nannies, babysitters, daycare centers, afterschool programs or other forms of childcare each year? Childcare is Costly: Read more
There's a lot of nanny business going on! Kourtney Kardashian recently blogged about traveling with her son, Mason, and referenced the fact that her family sat in a different section of the plane than the babe's nanny. She wrote: Also, I noticed a comment on one of my previous blogs about how I sent Mason to the back of the plane to sit "with the masses." I did have a nanny traveling with us on Read more
Most moms are guilty of letting the boob tube babysit their kids once in a while. Screen time — be it in front of the television or computer — can give parents a much-needed break to get stuff done and keeps children entertained while they watch their favorite shows, chat with their friends, or play video games. A recent study by a caregiving provider found that a nanny or babysitter's Read more
Searching for a sitter? It's not always easy, as finding the perfect babysitter to watch your child takes some serious legwork. Check out our guide for a few hot spots for finding potential caregivers for your child. Read more
