Recharge and Refocus: The Vital Importance of Self-Care for Au Pairs Being an au pair is a truly unique and rewarding experience. You're immersed in a new culture, caring for children, and building lasting connections. But it's also a demanding role that can sometimes leave you feeling stretched thin. That's [...]
Beyond Childcare: Unveiling the Unexpected Benefits of Becoming an Au Pair Thinking about a gap year? Want to experience a new culture while gaining valuable life skills? Becoming an au pair might be the perfect adventure for you! While the primary role of an au pair is to provide childcare, [...]
Opening Your Home, Expanding Your World The Joys and Benefits of Hosting an Au Pair Are you a family juggling work, childcare, and everything in between? Have you ever considered the enriching experience of welcoming an au pair into your home? More than just a childcare solution, hosting an au [...]
The Power of Communication in Preventing Conflict Open, honest, and respectful communication is the bedrock of any successful relationship, and the au pair-host family dynamic is no exception. Clear communication is especially crucial for preventing conflicts, fostering understanding, and creating a positive and harmonious environment for everyone. This blog post [...]
Your Role as a Host Parent Hosting an exchange visitor promotes global relations and diplomacy. Your au pair left their country, family, friends, language culture to live with you and experience daily life with an American family. Think about how you want them to speak about their time living with [...]
Communication in the Au Pair Program Advice from LCs SoilyLocal Coordinator and Former Au Pair Read More “Host families and au pairs thrive when there is a clear communication and mutual understanding. Picture the au pair program as a dance, a duet. Embrace the rhythm of a shared experience, learn [...]
Cultural Sense in the Au Pair Program Common sense is a myth. You are now a multicultural family! It is essential for host families to embrace cultural exchange in their household; to make an effort to practice cultural competency and mutual respect in regards to cultural differences in communication, language, [...]
Spread Your Wings With Agent Au Pair It is easy to focus on the child care component of the au pair program. However, let’s not forget the young adults who travel across the world, leaving their friends and family behind to embark on the adventure of a lifetime. Participating in [...]
Embracing Au Pair Identities Through Art Agent Au Pair cares about the quality of the monthly meetings we provide our au pairs as part of their program requirement. We recognize the importance of these meetings for au pairs to receive peer support throughout their year and an opportunity to reflect [...]
