The holidays are likely to make the days crazier than they usually are as an au pair. Being responsible to help out an entire family, in some way or another, can be tiring. Depending on your host family’s level of activity, you’re likely to have some – or maybe a lot – of extra work. Host families are generally busier this time of year; even more so if their children are involved in activities that include parties and other special events (plays, dance recitals, etc,.). Your host parents might also be busy with work and social activities, which tend to increase during the holidays, perhaps leaving you with more babysitting than usual. In addition to your host family’s activities, you have your own extras to think about and schedule in.
The sum total of all of this can leave you overtaxed, both physically and emotionally. To keep this from happening, make sure you get time to relax and recharge. Make sure you schedule in time to take it easy. And although parties with friends are oh-so-much-fun during the holidays, try not to overdo it. Have fun, but keep in mind that after Christmas, there will still be children to look after and chores to get done!
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