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What you post online is tied to you forever

For Au Pairs | by Felicia on 22nd Oct, 2019

We may have forgotten how important the things we share online are. What impact can online posts have on our life? Read more to find it out.

How to make your Au Pair feel at home

For Families | by Sammy-Jo on 8th Oct, 2019

You obviously want to be the best Host Parents you can be. But how can you make sure your Au Pair feels at home? Read our tips and tricks in this blog post. Read More »

Online language courses for Au Pairs

For Au Pairs | by Sammy-Jo on 15th Oct, 2019

One of the requirements of the Au Pair program is taking part in a language course. But not everyone has the time or money to commute to a physical classroom on a regular basis. Are online language courses a valid alternative for busy Au Pairs? Read More »

Eating disorder as an Au Pair - What to do?

For Au Pairs | by Julia on 10th Oct, 2019

Most Au Pairs fit the risk group of eating disorders, that’s why we wanted to deal with this sensitive topic during our Mental Health Awareness Month. We'll give you insight into the different types of eating disorders and will also provide Host Families with tips on how to deal with the situation if they suspect their Au Pair is struggling with healthy eating habits. Read More »

My bad Au Pair experience

For Au Pairs | by Marina on 2nd Oct, 2019

Former Au Pair Marina reached out when she heard about our mental health series. She shares her very bad Au Pair experience which brought her to her limits. Read More »

Mental health awareness month

For Au Pairs | by Julia on 5th Sep, 2019

Start of the series: Experts estimate that around 450 million people worldwide experience some sort of mental health issues. However, this fact is still considered to be a taboo subject. This is why we want to introduce our mental health awareness month sharing information about the topic. Read More »

Alcohol abuse as an Au Pair

For Au Pairs | by Elena on 26th Sep, 2019

Here we are on our third week of our mental health awareness month. We hope you have enjoyed reading and learning more about some of the most common issues when it comes to mental health, particularly during the Au Pair program. Let’s start a conversation to fight against the stigma of mental health.

How to spend your gap year

For Au Pairs | by Sammy-Jo on 25th Jun, 2019

You know you want to spend some time abroad, but are unsure about how to do it? There are many different ways to spend your gap year. To help you decide, in this article, we have compared the different ways to go abroad. Read More »

Are you addicted to your smartphone?

For Au Pairs | by Sammy-Jo on 17th Sep, 2019

Smartphone addiction is a lot more common than you might think. Want to find out if you are addicted to your smartphone? Read this blog post and get some helpful tips if you are. Read More »

Dealing with the Host Family’s pets

For Au Pairs | by Sammy-Jo on 1st Oct, 2019

You found the perfect Host Family, but it turns out they have pets. Are you, as the Au Pair, responsible for taking care of them and if so, how? If you want to find out more, all you have to do is read this blog post. Read More »

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