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The legend of La Befana

For Au Pairs | Sabrina | Reading time: 3 min.
Did you know that the Italian Christmas season ends on January 6th? That's when La Befana comes to sweep away the holidays. Learn about this legend here. Read More »

Sexual harassment during Au Pair stay

For Au Pairs | Genesis Rivas
Unfortunately, sexual harassment can occur in any place and to any person. Here are some tips on how to deal with this situation during your Au Pair stay. Read More »

Orthodox Christmas Traditions

For Au Pairs | Nastassia | Reading time: 4 min.
Let’s uncover some unique traditions that make Orthodox Christmas a cherished time for Host Families and Au Pairs. Read More »

Five tips to learn a language faster

For Au Pairs | Agata Telefus | Reading time: 5 min.
Becoming an Au Pair is a fantastic way to learn a foreign language. Are you concerned that your language skills might not be sufficient when you move abroad as an Au Pair? Explore our five game-changing strategies designed to speed up your language-learning journey! Read More »

Work-life balance: Tips for Au Pairs

For Au Pairs | Agata Telefus | Reading time: 4 min.
Keeping a healthy work-life balance is crucial to your well-being and managing stress. While your Au Pair stay is more of a cultural exchange than a full-time job, the daily tasks still share some job-like characteristics. Therefore, it's essential to find a balance between your duties and your personal life. Read More »

Au Pair's Guide to Screen Time

For Au Pairs | Chang Li | Reading time: 3 min.
Living with your Host Family and caring for their children as an Au Pair can be an enriching cross-cultural experience. This role, however, comes with its set of challenges, one of which is managing the use of electronic products by host children.  Read More »

Storytelling for Your Host Children

For Au Pairs | Chang Li | Reading time: 2 min.
As an Au Pair, reading to your host kids presents a unique opportunity for creating shared experiences. These shared experiences, in turn, build a solid foundation for a nurturing and trusting relationship with the kids. Read More »

Asian Customs and Taboos

For Au Pairs | Chang Li | Reading time: 3 min.
This article aims to help both Au Pairs and Host Families navigate the fascinating intricacies of Asian customs and taboos, promoting cultural understanding and mutual respect.
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How to Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival?

For Au Pairs | Chang Li | Reading time: 3 min.
Learn more about the history, events, and cuisine of the famous Asian festival: the Mid-Autumn Festival. Read More »

How to Cope with Jet Lag

For Au Pairs | Chang Li | Reading time: 2 min.
When traveling to a completely new country, a long flight is mostly unavoidable. Dealing with jet lag and adjustment problems after the flight can be particularly frustrating.  Read More »
 
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