Advice For Host Families
Our advice for parents entries focus on comparing childcare options (nannies, au pairs, daycares and preschools), discussing childcare issues many parents face, au pair training, childcare guides and more. We're here to help you sift through the options and figure out what's best for your family.
Caring For Your Au Pair in Tough Times
We like to say "home is where the heart is"...and in difficult times, this is truer than ever. Check out our tips for supporting your au pair through difficult times.
Caring For Your Au Pair in Tough Times
We like to say "home is where the heart is"...and in difficult times, this is truer than ever. Check out our tips for supporting your au pair through difficult times.
3 Benefits of Welcoming An Au Pair When You Have a Toddler
Of course, you can welcome an au pair to your family with kids of all ages! When it comes to the toddlers (and pre-schoolers!), the ages and stages of 1-3 years old can be especially tricky. With an au pair in the home, you have an extra parenting partner to help navigate the toddler twos and threes!
3 Benefits of Welcoming An Au Pair When You Have a Toddler
Of course, you can welcome an au pair to your family with kids of all ages! When it comes to the toddlers (and pre-schoolers!), the ages and stages of 1-3 years old can be especially tricky. With an au pair in the home, you have an extra parenting partner to help navigate the toddler twos and threes!
5 Tips For Working at Home With Kids
For many parents adjusting to temporarily working from home, getting any work done can feel like an uphill battle. From your littles wanting to play with mom or dad to teens needing extra supervision, your days can feel long and busy. Read on for our tips to optimize at-home working.
5 Tips For Working at Home With Kids
For many parents adjusting to temporarily working from home, getting any work done can feel like an uphill battle. From your littles wanting to play with mom or dad to teens needing extra supervision, your days can feel long and busy. Read on for our tips to optimize at-home working.
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3 Reasons to Welcome an Au Pair This Winter
Securing childcare just in time for the long winter season is a comfort for many of our host parents. But that's not the only benefit to matching now; learn the top three reasons to welcome an au pair this winter!
3 Reasons to Welcome an Au Pair This Winter
Securing childcare just in time for the long winter season is a comfort for many of our host parents. But that's not the only benefit to matching now; learn the top three reasons to welcome an au pair this winter!
3 Reasons to Welcome an Au Pair This Fall
It’s autumn! The kids are back in school, the days are getting shorter and the holidays are just around the corner. On the heels of what was hopefully a relaxing summer, the sudden frenzy of the fall can be the impetus that gets many parents to choose an au pair.
3 Reasons to Welcome an Au Pair This Fall
It’s autumn! The kids are back in school, the days are getting shorter and the holidays are just around the corner. On the heels of what was hopefully a relaxing summer, the sudden frenzy of the fall can be the impetus that gets many parents to choose an au pair.
5 Things Your Nanny or Au Pair Wish You Knew
As a parent, you know that caring for children is a tough business. Those sweet little faces need love, attention, and lots of activities to keep them busy. So you can imagine that choosing to work as a nanny or au pair in another person's home is a rewarding but often difficult job. To make their life a little easier (and your home run a bit more smoothly), we asked a few nannies and au pairs to tell us the top 5 things they wish you knew.
5 Things Your Nanny or Au Pair Wish You Knew
As a parent, you know that caring for children is a tough business. Those sweet little faces need love, attention, and lots of activities to keep them busy. So you can imagine that choosing to work as a nanny or au pair in another person's home is a rewarding but often difficult job. To make their life a little easier (and your home run a bit more smoothly), we asked a few nannies and au pairs to tell us the top 5 things they wish you knew.
The Top 4 Reasons You Might Need an Au Pair
There are a lot of options out there when it comes to childcare.Check out the top reasons an au pair might be a great addition toyour family!
The Top 4 Reasons You Might Need an Au Pair
There are a lot of options out there when it comes to childcare.Check out the top reasons an au pair might be a great addition toyour family!
Hear from an Area Director: Tips for First Time Host Families
First time families don't need to be anxious about hosting an au pair. Hear from an area director the tips that will make your first hosting experience a success!
Hear from an Area Director: Tips for First Time Host Families
First time families don't need to be anxious about hosting an au pair. Hear from an area director the tips that will make your first hosting experience a success!
How to Tackle Stress Awareness Month
April is Stress Awareness Month, which means recognizing that we do get stressed, while also finding effective ways to tackle it and relax. Whether you're an au pair or a host parent, stress will sneak up on you or come full force when handling your kids, so sit back and relax, because here are our tips to de-stress this April.
How to Tackle Stress Awareness Month
April is Stress Awareness Month, which means recognizing that we do get stressed, while also finding effective ways to tackle it and relax. Whether you're an au pair or a host parent, stress will sneak up on you or come full force when handling your kids, so sit back and relax, because here are our tips to de-stress this April.
4 Tips for Staying Organized This Winter
We all know that it can get a little extra crazy during the winter months. Between kid's activities, school, and holiday events, it's easy to let things slip. To avoid losing important items, plans, and your mind, here are some organizational tips for you and the family this winter season!
4 Tips for Staying Organized This Winter
We all know that it can get a little extra crazy during the winter months. Between kid's activities, school, and holiday events, it's easy to let things slip. To avoid losing important items, plans, and your mind, here are some organizational tips for you and the family this winter season!
