Today’s Au Pair: Professional & Specialized
As a Bay Area working mother of six children under the age of 10, I’ve experienced every form of childcare that exists. I’ve also spent more than 20 years working in the au pair industry and have a deep understanding of every aspect of the business. During that time, I’ve seen a lot of improvements
Tips for Welcoming Your Professional Au Pair
Our new families often ask about what they should prepare to welcome their new professional au pair and get the relationship off to a great start. We asked experienced PROaupair Host Families for their tips on how to welcome their professional au pair. Here's what they told us.Welcome your au pair to the neighborhood. Facilitate a gathering
Interview with Susan Asay, CEO & Founder of PROaupair
When discussing childcare, it all comes down to one main question: can I trust my childcare provider with the health and wellbeing of my children? This is a question that Susan Asay, president and founder of PROaupair, the only au pair agency that specializes in professional au pairs, understands very well. Asay had the same
Meet Devon and his Professional Au Pair Nicole
Amy and Bill, host parents from Massachusetts, have three children: six-year-old twin girls and an 11-year-old boy, Devon, who has a chromosomal abnormality that affects his development. The family recently hired Nicole, a professional au pair and occupational therapist from Germany. Nicole’s background, expertise and history of working with children with special needs has had
Meet Ben and his Professional Au Pair Bianca
Katie Gaughen, a Social Worker from Hingham Massachusetts, has three kids under the age of three, including her son Ben who has been diagnosed with autism. When juggling three toddlers and Bens special needs became too much for Katie her husband, they made the decision to seek extra help. After unsuccessfully trying regular agencies, they