Category Archives: Warnings

Staying Safe Abroad

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Talya

Photo by dreamstime Safety is a concern for nearly every traveler, especially au pairs, who are typically young women traveling solo. And even if the au pair herself (or himself) isn’t overly concerned about their safety, there are probably parents … Continue reading →

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Au pairs and sexual assault

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Talya

(photo from dreamstime) Today I am at Au Pair Clearinghouse discussing the recent news about the German au pair who is suing her au pair agency and its representative for fraud, negligence, sexual harrasament, assault and battery, and more. According … Continue reading →

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Au pair warning – please be careful during the holiday season!

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Talya

(photo by dreamstime) Blame it on the fact that I am a now mother of three children, but when horrible things happen to people, an alarm goes off internally that simply forces me to warn others. This was the case … Continue reading →

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