A.P.EX. PROaupair

Finding a gift for the child or children in your life always seems easier than finding a gift for an adult – particularly if it’s an adult you’ve only recently gotten to know. As a follow up to last week’s post on holiday gift ideas for your professional au pair, today we’ve compiled an assortment of great gift idea for host parents or other adults in your friends and family circle. [...] Read More »

Whether your au pair has been living with your family for most of the past year, or just recently arrived, the holidays are a great time to show her how much you appreciate her with a thoughtful gift. We’ve amassed a collection of great holiday gift ideas in an assortment of categories, so no matter your au pair’s personality, you are sure to find something she will appreciate! [...] Read More »

Every country celebrates the Christmas holidays in it’s own unique way. What seems traditional or normal in one country might seem exotic or confusing in another. While your German professional au pair may wonder why you put your Christmas tree up so soon after Thanksgiving, you may wonder why she gives your children little gifts on December 6th. [...] Read More »

Apex PROaupuair is pleased to announce our second annual Professional Au Pair of the Year contest. This is your opportunity to tell us about the impact your professional au pair has had on your family! [...] Read More »

The holidays are full of traditions we take for granted, rarely questioning why we do them. But what happens when our children – or our professional au pair – begin asking us questions? When faced with the prospect of explaining why we leave Santa cookies and milk or why American adults drink eggnog at the holidays, many of us suddenly realize how little we know about our own traditions. [...] Read More »