How to Handle Conflict and Mediation Between the Aupair and Host Family | Mediation Strategies Originally Published on 8th January 2021 Just like everything else in life, things can sometimes go wrong and it’s okay! Conflicts happen. You just need to address them quickly. How you deal with them greatly depends on how serious the […]
How to Delegate Tasks To Your Aupair Originally Published on 20th October 2020 Handing over responsibility usually occurs over the first few days or weeks. For some of us, delegating tasks may occur naturally, to others it may be a bit more difficult. This is especially challenging for parents who are used to looking after
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How Do Host Families Interview Au Pairs? Originally Published on 25th June 2020 So you’ve decided to finally host an Au Pair. Horray! We couldn’t be any happier for you and we’re so glad you’ve chosen us to be your partner on this journey. Now that you’re ready, the next step to take is learning
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You have been with your host family for a while now and want to make some great memories. We know that Aupair’s pocket money does not last long! Let your lack of funds not stop your creativity. In fact the less money you have to spend, the more priceless your ideas might become. What you will …
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We get it – choosing the right childcare environment for your kids is never an easy decision. There are far too many options to consider, and various factors impacting all of them, which tends to complicate things quite a bit. That being said, if you’re one of those families that wants to get a childcare …
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99aupairs had the opportunity to be interviewed for an article in The Sydney Morning Herald that talks about the staffing crisis already faced by the childcare sector even before the COVID-19 pandemic started and childcare costs that continue to increase as a result. The article triggered a discussion in a Facebook community of parents and …
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On Tuesday in NSW nearly 270 early childhood centres were shut due to COVID-19, causing a lot of stress and anxiety for parents at the start of the working year. The news may cause panic and worry to some, but it is also our responsibility to first take action and help the community as best …
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As parents, you have probably noticed at some point that while your children’s school day has finished, your workday hasn’t. You need a way to keep your child busy when you are unable to care for them, which is where something called Out of School Hours Care, or OOSH comes in. The entire system focuses …
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Two weeks to go before Christmas! Have you thought about the perfect gift to give your host parents yet? If you don’t have any idea what to give or you have put it off until the last minute, read on because we have some really helpful tips to share! As an Au Pair, you want …
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Just like everything else in life, things can sometimes go wrong and it’s okay! It happens. You just need to address them quickly. How you deal with them greatly depends on how serious the situation is. There are those that are not that big of a deal, and there are those that really need your …
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