Hi, Abbie and Maddie here. For aspiring au pairs, the first interview with a host family can be extraordinarily stressful. Au pairs are just as nervous about finding the right host family as host families are about finding the right au pair. What should au pairs ask host families to start the relationship off well? […] The post The Ultimate List of Interview Questions Au Pairs Want to Ask Host Families (But Might Be Too Shy to Ask) appeared first on My Au Pair and Me ..read more

Hi, Abbie and Maddie here. Asking the right questions is crucial to making a great au pair match. There is a fine balance to strike. On one hand you need to learn about what it will be like for this person to live with you and care for your children. You also want them to […] The post Ultimate List of Au Pair Interview Questions appeared first on My Au Pair and Me ..read more

This blog post is part of the host parent interview series where we get to know other families who are hosting au pairs. Every family is different and we like to represent a variety of views. We’d love it if you’d consider being a guest on our blog. Message us on Facebook or Instagram, or […] The post Host Parent Interview With Lisa Sanabria appeared first on My Au Pair and Me ..read more

Hi, Abbie and Maddie here. We’re all about keeping it real. Some people are super-artsy and create Pinterest- and Instagram-worthy au pair welcome baskets. (If you’re one of those people, more power to you!) For the rest of us, it’s possible to create a nice, simple welcome package on a budget. The goal is to […] The post Practical Guide to Au Pair Welcome Baskets appeared first on My Au Pair and Me ..read more

Taxes suck! They are complicated, time consuming, and financially draining. We know that you’d rather be off playing with your kids so we pulled together some tax basics to help get you pointed in the right direction. This post was originally published March 8, 2019 and has been updated for 2020. DISCLAIMER: Please consult your tax advisor or the IRS for definitive answers about your personal tax situation. General tax information provided in this article does not constitute tax advice. The post Au Pair and Host Family Taxes appeared first on My Au Pair and Me ..read more

This guide covers: 1) Basics and norms of au pair vacation time off 2) How to calculate the equivalent of two weeks of paid vacation time off The post How to Calculate Au Pair Vacation Time Off appeared first on My Au Pair and Me ..read more

Update June 22, 2020: President Trump has issued an Executive Order barring approval of certain visa types, including J-1 visas. This order is effective until December 31, 2020. Au pairs currently in the U.S. are permitted to remain, and extend. New au pairs who have had visas approved will still be allowed to arrive in […] The post Help Your Extension Au Pair Renew Their J-1 Visa appeared first on My Au Pair and Me ..read more

This blog is part of the host parent interview series where we get to know other families who are hosting au pairs. Every family is different and we like to represent the variety of views. We’d love it if you’d consider being a guest on our blog. Message us on Facebook or Instagram, or email […] The post Host Parent Interview With Jenny Coleman appeared first on My Au Pair and Me ..read more

In the excitement of welcoming a new au pair, details with your departing au pair can get overlooked. Our departure checklist will keep you on track. The post Departure Checklist for Families and Au Pairs appeared first on My Au Pair and Me ..read more

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