[Marie]

Yes, I'm sure a relative is preferable, but we're a military family. We din't have the opportunity to live near family. I found that those 10 hours a month did wonders for me and I was able to be a better, more focused mother the rest of the time.

I hope my daughter settles near us when she has her babies. I'd love to be able to give her the chance to take a nap, go to the store or do whatever she has to do. I know that it would've been much easier if I'd had family around when the kids were little!

[Scotswife]

this study - and previous studies did make the difference between the number of hours per week spent in daycare.

I don't think the situation you describe applies here.

[the OlLine Rebel]

I don't think there is much problem you having a break 10 hrs a month with anyone!

I'm thinking more the people who give them up every day or so.