Tag Archive for: 2024

Consistency, Change and Transition of Au Pairs – How Does This Affect Your Family?

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

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 […]

The Importance of Host Family References

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 […]

Taking Your Au Pair on Vacation

It’s Vacation Planning Time! Looking to get away this summer and planning a family trip with your Au Pair?  This is something we have done and it takes good communication to ensure things go well.  Here are our tips for planning a family vacation with your Au Pair. Know your Au Pair Before you plan […]