8 Reasons to Feel A-OK About Leaving Your Kids With a Caregiver

How many times have you caught up on work emails while feeding a baby or responded "In a few minutes, mommy's busy!" to a child who wants your help with a Lego set? It's not because you don't make your child your top priority or aren't interested in engaging with them — it's that you're trying to keep everyone (and everything) afloat.

When your child is in day care or with a nanny, that person's sole responsibility is to take care of them. They are (or should be!) completely focused on the needs and wants of your kids in a way that multitasking moms or dads aren't always able to be.