When I was an Au Pair, I decided to stay in Europe for the holiday season to travel around instead of returning to Canada to be with my family. As magical as it was listening to Mozart’s music in Vienna, there were a few traditions that I truly missed while being away. Since I grew [...]
An article was recently released by Jaqueline Hansen, of CBC, who reported on the rising costs of child care in Canada; specifically, the rising costs of daycare across Canada. Her report, based on a study by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, displayed how much Canadians actually spend on child care. The results were both [...]
Now that your Au Pair has been with your family for a while, it may seem as though she is having a enjoyable time in Canada as she is making new friends, improving upon her English skill and having fun with your children. Things may seem to be peachy keen but there are some things [...]
It’s that time of year again where temperatures go down and twinkle lights go up. This is a special time of year for many families to celebrate important traditions and a great opportunity to share new experiences with your Au Pair. This may be your Au Pair’s first time spending the holidays in North America, [...]
We’ve had the great opportunity of hearing from Anne who is an Au Pair in Mississauga, ON. She gave us great insight into her time so far as an Au Pair in Canada and we want to share it with you! Here is Anne’s story: Since I was 14 years old, I decided that I [...]
The more we talk to parents about Au Pairs, the more we are asked about the requirements to host an Au Pair. There is a common misconception that Au Pairs are for the elite or a Kardashian-type family. In reality, Au Pairs are an affordable child care option for many Canadian families and they provide [...]
