Is it appropriate to reach out to your Au Pair’s immediate family? What are the benefits of communicating with your prospective Au Pair’s family during the interview phase? Given that Au Pairs seeking to come to Canada are adults, you technically shouldn’t need to speak with their family. However over the years we have come […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
