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In many countries, depression is very widespread but still something of a taboo topic. We want to raise awareness and support those who need help.  Read More »

Being a stay-at-home parent is the hardest full-time job in the world. It's no wonder you could use an extra pair of hands from time to time. In this blog post, we'll show you how an Au Pair can help you. Read More »

Being a Host Family is not easy and requires willingness to open your house and your life. While you wait for puberty to hit your kids like a hurricane, here is why hosting an Au Pair will prepare you to that wonderful period called adolescence and to an all-world of new life experiences, making you even more tolerant than you already are. Read More »

Kids get sick a lot more often than adults. So what can you do when you have to work with them on a daily basis? If you want to learn how to stay healthy as an Au Pair, read this blog post. Read More »

Even if Italian people are famous for their welcoming and warm-hearted attitude, an Au Pair going to Italy may face the very common cultural shock, at least at first, since moving in a foreign country is always challenging, even for the bravest ones. That’s why we thought you might need some useful tips for your happy stay in Italy. Read More »

Travelling and being environment friendly can be hard to combine. Want some tips on how to make your next trip a little better for the world? Look no further. Read More »

If your family is multicultural you might have thought about raising your kids bilingual. Want some tips and tricks on how to get started? This blog post might help. Read More »

Do you think Au Pairs are paid enough? Or should we just focus on the cultural exchange? Read the story of 10.000 Au Pairs in the USA who filed a class action against some US Au Pair agencies, accused of keeping the Au Pair wages low on purpose and join our discussion! Read More »

Being a working parent is like balancing two full-time jobs at once. No wonder you need an extra pair of hands! Should you feel guilty for needing help in childcare? The short answer is no. For a longer answer, read this blog post. Read More »

Do your kids seem to have trouble accepting your (new) Au Pair? Adapting to a new situation can be hard, especially for children. Read this blog post to get some tips on how to make this process a little easier for your kids.  Read More »