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.
How to Set Clear Expectations with Your Nanny or Au Pair on Day One
There is nothing more important to a student than their first day of school -or the first day of work to a new employee. So it follows that this would also be true for the first day of childcare with a new provider. The way you as the parents organize those first few days sets the foundation for great relationships or can set you all up for a rough start. No pressure, right? To make it a great start, follow these tips for a smooth transition.
How to Set Clear Expectations with Your Nanny or Au Pair on Day One
There is nothing more important to a student than their first day of school -or the first day of work to a new employee. So it follows that this would also be true for the first day of childcare with a new provider. The way you as the parents organize those first few days sets the foundation for great relationships or can set you all up for a rough start. No pressure, right? To make it a great start, follow these tips for a smooth transition.
Hear From A Host Dad: Hosting an Au Pair
Let me tell you what I like about having an au pair as a host dad (saying that makes me feel old).
Hear From A Host Dad: Hosting an Au Pair
Let me tell you what I like about having an au pair as a host dad (saying that makes me feel old).
Traveling With an Au Pair: Vacations The Way They Were Meant To Be
Ahhh, vacation. Whether it's skiing or sunbathing, nothing recharges our batteries quite like time away from home and the office. That is unless that time includes your kids.
Traveling With an Au Pair: Vacations The Way They Were Meant To Be
Ahhh, vacation. Whether it's skiing or sunbathing, nothing recharges our batteries quite like time away from home and the office. That is unless that time includes your kids.
How an Au Pair Can Help You In 2017
What are your resolutions for 2017? For many American families the list includes desire to spend more quality time with loved ones, save a little more and decrease stress. Welcoming an au pair now can help you meet some of your resolutions for the new year!
How an Au Pair Can Help You In 2017
What are your resolutions for 2017? For many American families the list includes desire to spend more quality time with loved ones, save a little more and decrease stress. Welcoming an au pair now can help you meet some of your resolutions for the new year!
Au Pairs from AuPairCare Infographic
There is so much for families to consider when choosing childcare; affordability, safety, reliability, and flexibility. AuPairCare solves those problems with an au pair program that is competitive with other forms of childcare, including traditional nannies and daycares, without the extra hassles of late pickup fees and different rates for multiple children.
Au Pairs from AuPairCare Infographic
There is so much for families to consider when choosing childcare; affordability, safety, reliability, and flexibility. AuPairCare solves those problems with an au pair program that is competitive with other forms of childcare, including traditional nannies and daycares, without the extra hassles of late pickup fees and different rates for multiple children.
Are Children Really Better at Learning a Foreign Language?
If you are concerned with the academic prowess of your little one(s), or happen to have a spouse who speaks another language, you may have researched foreign language learning for your kids. In fact, it may be a main motivation behind choosing an au pair to care for your children. With all the current chatter about second language acquisition in children, many wonder, 'Are children really better than adults at learning a foreign language?'
Are Children Really Better at Learning a Foreign Language?
If you are concerned with the academic prowess of your little one(s), or happen to have a spouse who speaks another language, you may have researched foreign language learning for your kids. In fact, it may be a main motivation behind choosing an au pair to care for your children. With all the current chatter about second language acquisition in children, many wonder, 'Are children really better than adults at learning a foreign language?'
5 Things NOT to Ask When Interviewing Your Childcare Provider
Finding the perfect childcare provider for your family can be hard, especially when undergoing the interviewing process. How do you accurately judge the skill sets and compatibility of candidates in such a brief encounter? The following 5 tips on what not to ask potential caregivers will help you get to know your future caregiver and assess whether they are up for the job.
5 Things NOT to Ask When Interviewing Your Childcare Provider
Finding the perfect childcare provider for your family can be hard, especially when undergoing the interviewing process. How do you accurately judge the skill sets and compatibility of candidates in such a brief encounter? The following 5 tips on what not to ask potential caregivers will help you get to know your future caregiver and assess whether they are up for the job.
10 Fears and Misconceptions about Hosting an Au Pair
Want to know is what it's really like to have an au pair? We've addressed some of the most common fears and misconceptions host families have about the au pair program.
10 Fears and Misconceptions about Hosting an Au Pair
Want to know is what it's really like to have an au pair? We've addressed some of the most common fears and misconceptions host families have about the au pair program.
Au Pairs: A Unique Solution for Military Families
Many military families have found that flexible au pair childcare works for their unique schedule. Learn how military families can benefit from the schedule flexibility, cultural exchange and live-in support of an AuPairCare au pair.
Au Pairs: A Unique Solution for Military Families
Many military families have found that flexible au pair childcare works for their unique schedule. Learn how military families can benefit from the schedule flexibility, cultural exchange and live-in support of an AuPairCare au pair.
Product Registration Cards: For Children's Safety
Parenting in the 21st century requires an extensive toolkit. Everything from booster seats to infant slings is a necessity we rely on to make parenthood a little easier. It's a fact of life, though, that these awesome products can sometimes have a defect. That's why it makes sense to take a moment to consider what product registrations can do to ensure the safety of your child.
Product Registration Cards: For Children's Safety
Parenting in the 21st century requires an extensive toolkit. Everything from booster seats to infant slings is a necessity we rely on to make parenthood a little easier. It's a fact of life, though, that these awesome products can sometimes have a defect. That's why it makes sense to take a moment to consider what product registrations can do to ensure the safety of your child.
