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, [...]
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 [...]
Enhancing our English Benefits for Au Pairs & Host Families At Agent Au Pair, we’re always looking for ways to improve our program and create the best possible experience for both au pairs and host families. Communication plays a key role in a successful match, which is why we’re excited [...]
Program Expectations & Common Misconceptions about the Au Pair Program Agent Au Pair hopes to be able to better prepare applicants for their time as an Au Pair in the US, by addressing some common misconceptions regarding the program, so Au Pairs will be able to: decide if this program [...]
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, [...]
Back to School Discussion Topics Au Pair's new schedule Give your au pair their schedule well in advance Discuss important changes and make sure they understand Kids new schedule / routine What time is school for each child What time do they need to be dropped off / picked up? [...]
8 Tips for Back to School Going back to school can be an exciting and stressful time for both parents, children and au pairs. With the new school year comes a new routine, new teachers, new classmates, and new academic expectations. However, with the right preparation and planning, you can [...]
