Category Archives: Host Families

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

(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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What host families want

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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Happy Halloween!

(photo by dreamstime) If you’re an au pair working in America, you are probably celebrating Halloween today. And if you’re an American working abroad, you might also be celebrating Halloween with your host family. Halloween is a great holiday for … Continue reading

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