How are host parents handling travel requests to “touristy” places from their AP during Covid? We live in southern CA where the numbers are very…
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By now I am assuming all of you have received emails from your agencies explaining that the recent executive order did in fact include APs…
I find global events and the repercussions of such fascinating. Y’all can debate in the comments whether that’s some milder version of Schadenfreude as my…
repost from 2008 One of the biggest selling points for having an au pair rather than other kinds of childcare is its relative cost. For…
Let me start by being very clear. We have been BEYOND blessed by our au pairs over the years and their impact on our family…
“Dear Au Pair Mom– We are a new prospective HF looking for an au pair for the first time. We are targeting mostly Europeans and…
First off, let me just say that I am not a fan of judging the decisions or policies of other host families. What works for…
“Comparison is the thief of joy.” – Theodore Roosevelt As human beings we have a fundamental need to evaluate ourselves and our situations and the…
The look I usually get when I ask another hostmom this question! Years ago we were hosting a transition au pair (friend of our au…
Are there rockstars in the transition pool? Yes, yes, 1000% yes!! It is no secret in our area I am a HUGE fan of transition…