Au Pair

How to save money on an au pair program
How much an au pair program will really cost you?
Au pair program is becoming childcare of choice for many busy working families. One of the main advantages of au pair childcare is its relative affordability. Au pair agencies advertise the average weekly cost of hosting an au pair as $320-$340, making it a good deal, especially for families with many children. But did you know that there is more to the cost of the program than the advertised agency program fee, the au pair's yearly stipend and education allowance? There are many additional ...

How to welcome your new au pair
Welcoming your au pair
Whether you are a first time host parent, or a seasoned one, this article will guide you to creating a warm and comprehensive welcome for your newly arriving au pair. She or he has just left their friends and family for the whole year, is full of excitement and new impressions from the orientation week, and excitement for the beginning of your year together. Your new au pair is possibly still jetlagged, american food might have not agreed with her yet, and if the transition into your home i...

How to hire an au pair
Au pair advice from an au pair host parent
Au pair childcare is growing in popularity in the United States. For many busy working families, it is the perfect solution to their childcare needs. Hosting an au pair - a young adult from another country - to provide childcare in exchange for a cultural experience, room and board, and a small stipend, can be a win-win situation for the family, the au pair and the children. Au pair childcare is cost effective - cost is the same independent of the number of children, and is lower than the c...