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Brexit is killing us as a British Host Family

For Families | Jennifer Coleman

Jenny from the UK has been a Host Mum to 13 Au Pairs so far. She says "Brexit is killing us as a Host Family". In this article, she explains how Brexit will destroy the Au Pair program in the UK. Read More »

Allow Au Pairs to enter Germany & France- Petition

For Families | Julia

The entry stop for Au Pairs unnecessarily increases the burden on families: Au Pairs from third countries are not allowed to enter the country at the moment. Please support the petition so that families can finally receive support again! Read More »

Benedicta's Au Pair story in Paris

For Families | Benedicta

For the last couple of months, Benedicta could spend her Au Pair stay in a suburb of Paris. Even during the corona pandemic she managed to make the best out of her stay. Read More »

7 reasons to hire an Au Pair

For Families | Alena

You heard or read about the Au Pair program but not sure if it’s the right solution for your family? That is a legitimate concern but we’ll try to help you to find an answer. Check out the reasons why you should consider hiring an Au Pair! Read More »

What TV dad are you?

For Families | Alena | Reading time: 4 min.

Your kids are watching TV and saying “Dad, he is just like you!” Who is this guy? To help you to find out which character represents you as a dad most accurately we created a list of Top 10 TV fathers. Check it out! Read More »

Coronavirus and the Au Pair program

For Families | Felicia | Reading time: 6 min.

Given the worldwide concerns about the recent outbreak of the Coronavirus, we decided to deal with the topic from the Au Pairs’ and the Host Families’ perspective. What are the consequences of the coronavirus on the Au Pair program? Find out all the measures taken by every country.

What if your kids don’t eat vegetables?

For Families | Felicia | Reading time: 4 min.

Parents often struggle with the kids’ hatred against vegetables. Read some tips about how to get your kids to eat veggies.

Au Pair's smartphone addiction

For Families | Alena | Reading time: 3 min.

Are you worried that the Au Pair is not taking good care of the kids because she/he is always on the phone? Find out what to do in this situation and how to deal with Au Pair’s smartphone addiction. Read More »

Kira's Au Pair stay in France

For Families | Kira

German Au Pair Kira is in the middle of her Au Pair stay in France and shares her experience with you! Learn how she and her Host Family deal with the current Corona situation. Read More »

What TV mom are you?

For Families | Alena | Reading time: 4 min.

Many great shows talk about family and parent’s roles. Were you ever curious which TV character makes similar parental choices like you or has a similar background? We chose our top 10 different TV moms of all times. Read the description, then watch an episode or a few and decide if you find some similarities. Read More »