The first few weeks of a having a new Au Pair in your home is a major time of adjustment for everyone involved. Not only does the Au Pair have to settle into her new (and foreign!) surroundings whilst learning the ‘ropes’ of their new family, but also the host family is learning how to (more…)
5 Common Mistakes Au Pair Host Families Make How to avoid the pitfalls some host families have faced At Canadian Au Pair Solutions we receive urgent emails from time to time where the subject line reads “Help!” Host families who were unfamiliar with our services or chose to “go it alone” without our help have reached out (more…)
Your Legal Responsibilities when Hosting an Au Pair It’s been a while since we wrote a blog about the legal responsibilities of hosting an Au Pair. From time to time we see a wave of host families commenting on social media about the “pocket money” they pay their Au Pair or the Au Pair who (more…)
Is an Au Pair the childcare solution for us? Are you wondering whether an Au Pair is a good option for your family? Here are some important things to consider before committing to hosting an Au Pair. First and foremost, you are welcoming into your home a soon-to-be extended member of the family. Your Au (more…)