Author: Shonna Anderson

A few weeks ago, my in-laws were at my home for a visit, and when my Au Pair had left for a meeting, they asked my husband and me if

I think it’s fairly obvious by now my Au Pair is a very good match with our family. After about six months of hosting, I have been looking more closely

It may be early in the process, but I already know which things I’ll do differently with my 2nd Au Pair. I’m a big planner, and I am now in

So apparently, having a weekly meeting with your Au Pair is a thing. When I heard we as a Host Family were supposed to conduct a weekly (informal) meeting with

Au Pair friendships are an often-overlooked factor in a placement. Sometimes, when we get caught up in our own lives and our own problems, we can tend to forget that

I’ve been pleasantly surprised to see my relationship with my Au Pair develop into something very much like a sister or daughter. My sister and I have never been what

Being fully immersed in your family’s culture for a year or more, an Au Pair is bound to find herself unknowingly mirroring the quirks and habits of certain family members.

We’ve had little hiccups in our placement & I’ve found myself addressing issues I never foresaw before they happened. When I envisioned hosting an Au Pair, my mind focused on

It didn’t take us long to start seeing the fun side of cultural exchange. While it can sound like a hum-drum duty that goes along with hosting an Au Pair,

Au Pair driving is a scary topic for me, but after much deliberation, we have decided to have our Au Pair start driving. The thought of letting any teenager drive