Tag Archive for: 2024

Why Au Pairs Quit

Why do Au Pairs Quit? Today’s blog post discusses some of top reasons why Au Pairs quit and leave their host families. Here are some things to be conscious of and to avoid. Lack of Communication We’ve said it time and time again: one of the key factors in a successful Au Pair/Host Family arrangement […]

Need Childcare in 2024? Do you want to host an Au Pair in Canada?

What You Need to Know to Host an Au Pair in Canada Do you want to host an Au Pair in Canada?  We are excited to work with you on this new child care adventure.  The idea of hosting an Au Pair can be both exciting and scary at first.  You will be welcoming an […]

Being a Good Host Family

What does it take to be a good Host Family?  Is your family missing the mark or have you gone through multiple Au Pairs who weren’t happy?  Assuming you did a great job recruiting and selecting your Au Pair, it may be necessary to reflect inward and analyze your actions and/or inactions to determine if your are responsible […]

City Au Pair vs Country Au Pair

We have had many inquiries over the past few weeks from families living in rural areas of Canada wondering about the Au Pair experience and whether there are Au Pairs who would want to be hosted in non-urban locations.  We thought we would address this and put the “myth” to bed that all Au Pairs would […]