If you’re considering Au Pair childcare, you may be wondering how to find an Au Pair you’ll love. Many American families find the benefits of hosting an Au Pair meet their childcare needs. Particularly attractive are the affordability and flexibility of scheduling, not to mention the cultural benefits.
If you’re an Au Pair, you may be wondering how to bond with children in your care. Or, if you’re a Host Parent, maybe you’re wondering how to set your Au Pair up for a successful bonding experience right from the start.
Constructive criticism for kids, or anyone, is most effective with love and care. Think of it as compassionate critique.
Nobody likes criticism, probably because it is an “expression of disapproval” and is “based on perceived mistakes or faults,” according to the Miriam-Webster Dictionary.
But kids learn by making mistakes (adults, too, honestly).
Today a mom asked me, “Can Au Pairs drive the kids around?”
If you have children who need you to drive them here, there, and everywhere, you might also wonder whether an Au Pair can help you with driving. Well, good news! Yes, Au Pairs can drive.
Parents are busy and our
An Au Pair is a young person from another country, between the ages of 18-26, who lives with a family for one to two years on a J-1 exchange visa while providing childcare in exchange for a stipend, education contribution, and room-and-board. It is an amazing cultural
Toddler activities can range from the simple to the utterly frustrating. Particularly when you’re trying to engage, educate, and avoid screen time, it can become difficult to stay creative.
Don’t worry, though. Here are some toddler activities to engage and educate your little one, while having fun and bonding, too!
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“Should I get an Au Pair? How do I know if hosting is right for me and my family?”
Families often ask me these questions. The thought of living with an Au Pair is often jarring to families. It feels
