An au pair can often use the host family’s car in order to get around with the kids, to go to the language course or even to use it in their free time to meet some friends. The host family…
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The first weeks as an au pair are exciting. New people are everywhere to be found and after the au pair has found new friends through school, au pair meetings, at the gym or through Facebook groups, she/he might feel…
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Living abroad is one of the most rewarding experiences. It is a way to discover and test the real you in a new environment, being surrounded by people who haven’t formed an opinion about you yet. Au pair experience helps…
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Shocking news went around the world recently. A french au pair was found dead in London. Au Pairs in Facebook groups and communities have been worried. What if something like that happens to them? But is that fear reasonable? The…
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Sometimes we want to go out in nature. We want to breath, have some peace and quiet and concentrate on the important things. Combined with movement in fresh air we can find ourselves and can relax. Breath easy Hiking gives…
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It’s pumpkin time and all the au pairs around the world have to keep the kiddos busy while it’s rainy and stormy outside. So let’s buy some pumpkins and carving knives and cut scary, funny, spooky or cute faces in…
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Autumn is here and brings pumpkins back. They are not only healthy and low in calories, but also incredibly delicious. Everybody likes pumpkin! So take your pots and start cooking! Mashed Pumpkin (for 4 people) Ingredients 2 small Hokkaido…
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Many young women and men suffer from eating disorders even in another country as an Au Pair. How they influence your life and how to get help. A look in the mirror, a glance at the balance, a disgusted face…
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It’s summertime. That means it’s time for vacation. School is off for a few weeks and the kids can enjoy the free time in the sun, at the pool, in the garden or at the playground. And when it’s holidays…
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Looking up information about the au pair program can also result in experience reports from au pairs that got kicked out. There are so many videos on YouTube and blog articles of au pairs that had a bad experience while…
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