Category Archives: Au Pair job/duties

Getting an au pair job – do you have to love children?

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Talya

(photo courtesy of dreamstime) I was recently criticized by a host mom on a popular blog for host parents for saying that au pairs don’t have to be “kid people” to be good au pairs. After reading this person’s negative … Continue reading →

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Enjoying the Christmas season with your host kids

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Talya

(photo courtesy of dreamstime stock photos) The Christmas season is officially here, and this is a great time of year to have a lot of fun with the kids you take care of. Even though the days are shorter, colder, … Continue reading →

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What host families want

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Talya

What are host families really looking for? This is a question I am asked quite frequently. Although there are hundreds, if not thousands, of websites out there about being an au pair, sometimes the most basic information is overlooked. Potential … Continue reading →

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