Considering an aupair?

Running a household with small children while trying to manage a career can be tough.  However, child care is important and should not be overlooked. While there are many options available, it is nice to have someone who can take care of the children with undivided attention.  For this personalized and a more focused care, an au pair is the answer. An au pair usually lives in your home with the duty to provide support for your children. 

There are many advantages in having an au pair in your own home. 

1. Long term care.  An au pair is usually a foreign worker who went through strict government standards to secure the job.  While there are nannies who can quit the job at any point they want to, an au pair is bound by a contract with you.  In that way, you can plan a year or two before even worrying about looking for another child care assistance. 

2.  Building relationships. An au pair is often considered to be part of the family. The care that an au pair gives to the children is priceless.  The thought that the children are being taken cared for relieves parents of worries.  Au pair’s consistent support in the children’s activities builds a bond between each member of the family and can provide you a strong support system.  Having someone that a child is already familiar with and comfortable being with creates a nurturing atmosphere for the child. 

3. Extra pair of hands. While the au pair’s job is primarily directed towards child care, an au pair can do light work while the children are taking naps or at school.  Keeping the house in order is easier with an au pair.  When you need somebody to run errands for you, an au pair can do the tasks provided these are part of your agreement in the au pair contract.  When parents need some time together, an au pair can watch over the children while parents go out on a date or to a party. 

4. Cultural enrichment.  An au pair is usually a young foreigner who wants to experience living in a foreign country.  It is a great opportunity for your and you children to be exposed to cultural diversity.  An au pair brings along the interesting culture of his/her home country.  The family can learn a thing or two from an au pair through language, customs and food.  In the same manner, an au pair can appreciate the beauty of the host country through you. 

Many families have already enjoyed the benefits of having an au pair in their own home.  If you do not know where to start in your search for an au pair, check out thebestaupair.com. The website is a venue for au pairs and families to find each other.  It matches an au pair with a family according to the needs and preferences of both parties.