Talya on November 30th, 2008

For au pairs who are fortunate enough to have an amazing host family that they get along with, the possibility of problems surfacing during their au pair year is likely the furthest thing from their minds. But reality dictates that even the best of relationships experience turbulence at one time or another. When issues occur, [...]

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Talya on November 23rd, 2008

Christmas is coming up, as well as the New Year, and possibly other celebrations, depending on which country you work in. This can be an amazing time as an au pair, since you get to experience some of the best holidays in a completly new place. Be sure to take advantage of this, and enjoy [...]

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Talya on November 15th, 2008

As an au pair, some days you will feel more like Cinderella than a world traveler. But luckily you have the benefit of only being allowed to work a certain number of hours, so even on tough days, a day off should be right around the corner. Be sure to use this time, not only [...]

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Talya on November 9th, 2008

Depending on where you are working, the fall and winter can be brutal, especially if you hail from a warm weather climate. Coming from Georgia, the cooler German climate was a welcome change to me while I worked as an au pair. However, days do tend to drag during cold months, and keeping children occupied [...]

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Talya on November 3rd, 2008

When you’re an au pair, the holidays can be bittersweet, but hopefully more sweet than bitter. Celebrating with your new family and friends can be a blast, especially when you’re in a new place that you love. Some countries have amazingly festive celebrations this time of year. Your host family and new friends will no [...]

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