Au Pair Me UpAug 19, 20212 min readPreparing your kids for your new au pairIntroducing your new au pair / nanny into the family isn't always the easiest task, especially if your kids are shy or are still...
Au Pair Me UpApr 30, 20212 min readShould I let someone else drive my kids?When my daughter was just one we had our first nanny. She was 19 years old and an Australian citizen - so she was very familiar with our...
Au Pair Me UpJan 8, 20212 min readBack-to-School Childcare OptionsIt's nearly back-to-school time again. With working hours often incompatible with school hours, this often creates a dilemma for parents...
Au Pair Me UpNov 28, 20203 min readFrom frazzled to dazzled - my 1st experience with an au pairWhen my children were aged one and three I returned to work on a full-time basis. Not knowing of any real alternatives, I researched all...
Au Pair Me UpJul 16, 20202 min readGerms Germs GermsIn the time that my children attended childcare, my family caught gastroenteritis twice, influenza once, a few colds, hand-foot-and-mouth...
Au Pair Me UpFeb 13, 20203 min readA nanny for every occasionJust like there are many different types of families with many different types of needs, there are also many different types of nannies. ...
Au Pair Me UpJan 7, 20203 min readGetting the best out of your au pairTrusting another person with your child is one of the most important decisions you can ever make. When you hire an au pair, your...