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 […]
This topic is a common area of concern that some families have when they are considering an Au Pair. These concerns surround the consistency, change and transition of Au Pairs and how it might affect their family. Some questions often asked are: “I want consistency for my kids with their childcare – can I have […]
Au Pair Confidential Should you have a confidentiality agreement in your Au Pair Contract? Confidentiality agreements are not solely for employees of celebrities or the super wealthy. They are an effective tool for protecting anyone’s privacy, including conversations about sensitive work or family matters. By proactively addressing these matters and providing guidelines and concrete examples, a confidentiality agreement can […]
Imagine you are an Au Pair (or perhaps you are an Au Pair). Wouldn’t you like to see letters of reference for potential Host Families, just as Host Families expect to see a number of written references for their Au Pairs? The Importance of References Just Ask! Requesting or offering references is an important step […]
