Still not convinced about hosting an au pair? Here are three reasons why sharing your home with a young person from abroad is a great way to make the most of family life.
Au pairing has been an option for families for many years, but with today's online connections and global flexibility, its advantages are more relevant and accessible than ever.
An extra pair of hands makes things easier
For parents juggling kids and jobs, the average day can feel like too much. A full life is wonderful, but it needs to be manageable too. An au pair who joins in family life and shares some of the daily childcare gives you that bit of extra space to actually enjoy it all. Tasks you can expect your au pair to help with include:
- Waking the children.
- Bathing and dressing infants and toddlers.
- Preparing simple meals for the children.
- Making the children's beds and tidying their rooms.
- The children's laundry.
A new culture opens up new dimensions
A young person who joins your family as an au pair isn't only there for childcare — they're also on an adventure to learn about your country's culture. That's the key to the win-win of au pairing: your au pair helps with daily family life while experiencing a new culture and improving their language skills. And it goes both ways — you and your kids get to learn about the wider world and pick up a new culture and language right at home.
Another family member gives you more flexibility
With an au pair on the family team, you suddenly have new ways to manage the schedule. They help fill the gaps that make daily life stressful — the school and kindergarten run, music lessons and sport, lunch or an early dinner for the kids. It's all far easier to arrange with an au pair living in your home.
On Premier Au Pair you get to review candidates and choose someone who truly fits your family's needs and character — a special chance to find a great match and expand your childcare options with a style and personality you choose. Register here to start your au pair journey.