Tag Archive for: 2024

Myths about hiring an Au Pair in Canada

Au Pairs are just glorified babysitters: Au Pairs aren’t fancy babysitters. Theyare more like extended family members who do more than just watch the kids. Theypitch in with childcare, help around the house, and sometimes even assist witheducational activities. Many Au Pairs become part of the family and stay in touchover the years! Au Pairs […]

How to be a good Host Family to an Au pair

Whether it’s your first time being a host family or you have been one before, this blog will give you some helpful tips on how to be a good host family. During your interview process on finding the right Au pair, take your time and really to get to know them. Be very clear about […]

Just arrived in Canada as an Au Pair?

What you should know during your first week in Canada! Traveling to a new country is so exciting! Here are some things you should know when you arrive in Canada. Jet lag When traveling across a number of time zones, the body’s internal clock will be out of synchronization with the destination time. Your body’s […]

Fundamental qualities for a successful relationship between an Au Pair and Host family

Mutual Respect Au Pair means “on par” or equal. The Au Pair is considered a member of the family during the temporary period of the Au Pair stay. It refers to a cultural exchange for a young person from a foreign country that lives with a Host family. It’s important the Host family care for their […]