Although our PROaupair English speaking staff can’t even come close to pronouncing the word “Heilerziehungspfleger” – it’s one of our favorite German occupations for our host families who have children with special needs. [...] Read More »

We are thrilled to announce the winner of PROaupair’s 2018 Professional Au Pair of the Year competition: Verena Held, a 26-year-old Occupational Therapist and professional au pair who graduated from the Döpfer Schule in Munich, Germany. Read on to learn why Verena is the 2018 winner! When we were doing the interviews to hire a [...] Read More »

Today, in some parts of Germany, carnivals are taking place in honor of Fasching, a holiday in advance of Lent. Also known as Fastnacht or Karneval, this holiday has much in common with Mardis Gras in New Orleans, but is much less well know globally. There are parades, costumes, pranks, eating and drinking, elaborate balls, and a generally festive atmosphere. [...] Read More »

In a little less than a month, the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2017 will take place in Austria, in host cities Graz, Schladming, Ramsau, and Styria. The Special Olympics, in partnership with GoFundMe, is profiling stories of athletes and encouraging the public to help individuals and teams raise the funds necessary for participation. [...] Read More »

Inclement weather during the winter months can make for bored, whiny and stir-crazy kids – so prepare yourself and your professional au pair with an assortment of creative ideas that can be done without leaving the house! [...] Read More »