Blog for Host Families in Australia or New Zealand

Blog for Host Families in Australia or New Zealand

Read our blog articles for families who are looking for an Au Pair in Australia or New Zealand.

How to Handle Conflict and Mediation Between the Au Pair and Host Family

How to Handle Conflict and Mediation Between the Au Pair and Host Family

Life & Wellbeing
Tijana Tijana

How to handle conflict and mediation with your au pair gently and constructively.

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Male Aupairs (Bropairs): Reasons You Should Consider One

Male Aupairs (Bropairs): Reasons You Should Consider One

Finding & Matching
Tijana Tijana

The case for hosting a male au pair, from role-modelling to keeping kids active.

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Happy 1st Anniversary, Premier Au Pair

Happy 1st Anniversary, Premier Au Pair

News & Updates
Till Till

Celebrating Premier Au Pair's first year of connecting host families and au pairs.

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Halloween at home!

Halloween at home!

Seasonal & Celebrations
Tijana Tijana

Five fun ways for kids to have a spook-tacular Halloween right at home.

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Strategies for managing responsibilities as a working parent

Strategies for managing responsibilities as a working parent

Childcare & Parenting
Tijana Tijana

A relatable look at balancing work and family, and finding your own equilibrium.

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4 inside tips for a successful au pair in australia search

4 inside tips for a successful au pair in australia search

Finding & Matching
Tijana Tijana

Four insider tips to help your family run a successful au pair search.

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Multigenerational living with an au pair

Multigenerational living with an au pair

Childcare & Parenting
Tijana Tijana

The benefits of multigenerational living that an au pair brings to the whole family.

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International Au Pair Day

International Au Pair Day

Seasonal & Celebrations
Tijana Tijana

Why we celebrate International Au Pair Day, and simple ways to make it special.

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Is an au pair cheaper than childcare?

Is an au pair cheaper than childcare?

Costs & Value
Tijana Tijana

Comparing whether hosting an au pair is cheaper than traditional childcare in Australia.

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Top 5 differences between an au pair and a nanny

Top 5 differences between an au pair and a nanny

Costs & Value
Tijana Tijana

Au pairs and nannies are not the same. Five important differences to help you decide.

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Setting Expectations with your Au Pair

Setting Expectations with your Au Pair

Getting Started
Tijana Tijana

How to set expectations with your au pair that are fair, clear and reasonable.

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Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

Seasonal & Celebrations
Tijana Tijana

Happy New Year to all our host families, au pairs and supporters.

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