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 […]
Are you in search of an Au Pair who can drive? Do you need your Au Pair to use your vehicle to shuttle kids from various activities, school and playdates? One of the benefits of an Au Pair over a live-in caregiver is that most Au Pairs have drivers licenses from their home countries. A […]
The first few weeks of a having a new Au Pair in your home is a major time of adjustment for everyone involved. Not only does the Au Pair have to settle into her new (and foreign!) surroundings whilst learning the ‘ropes’ of their new family, but also the host family is learning how to […]
Today’s blog topic is a very serious one that I hope all Canadian Au Pair families will read and share with others. At Canadian Au Pair Solutions, we have heard countless stories of families who cut corners and employ Au Pairs who are in Canada on tourist/visitor visas. This is not only illegal, it places your […]
