As a mom, most days feel like a marathon to get everything done. At the end of the day, just when you think you can get...
We were a family of four, soon to be a family of five, in 2019 when we welcomed our German au pair, Doreen. Doreen arrived and...
Ever wonder what it’s like to host an au pair during the Holiday Season? Maybe your family celebrates Hannukah, and your au pair has only ever...
Being a parent often means getting comfortable with things not going as planned. There are accidents, tantrums, coughs and colds… and even the unplanned global pandemic we’re...
As host families, many of us have grown up in the U.S. or at least spent a number of years living here. We can easily forget all...
This time of year tends to bring out the warm and fuzzies of appreciation. Every now and then, it’s good to stop and reflect on what we’re...