Does the term "babysitting" apply when you're a parent? Lots of women say that their husbands are "babysitting" when the moms take a break, but isn't tending to a child par for the course when you are raising a family? Last night on Teen Mom 2, Jenelle talked about having to babysit her son Jace to prove to her own mother, Barbara, (who has custody of the child) that she was on the right track. 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

Even nannies get sick days! When a caretaker calls in and has to cancel unexpectedly, mom and dad have to figure out who will tend to their tots. The same thing happens when baby is ailing and can't attend day care. If your family encounters such a situation, which parent stays home? When Nanny or Child is Sick, Which Parent Takes Off Work? Mom Dad Read more

Who doesn't love to hold a baby? Fifty-seven percent of LilSugar readers let their older children carry their younger kiddos. In order for one sibling to tote another, there's usually a bit of an age difference. We're curious how old you think a child should be when he starts lugging a lil one? Lugging Lil Ones: At What Age Can a Child Carry a Sibling? 3 4 5 6 7 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