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April 25, 2014
Understanding the true cost of childcare
When I first started researching childcare options for my first son, I was floored by how ...
April 24, 2014
Choosing the right email service for your kids
The inevitable question will come one day to parents in this digital age: "Can I have my o ...
April 23, 2014
Kids helping kids around the world
“It’s actually been proven scientifically that giving increases self-esteem and self-c ...
April 17, 2014
The number one reason parents choose au pair childcare? Flexibility.
In a recent poll to our host parents, we learned that the number one reason families switc ...
April 14, 2014
Your child’s digital identity
Within the last few years, more and more parents are creating ‘digital trust funds’ fo ...
April 10, 2014
7 Parenting books for the mind, body and spirit
Recently, there’s been a lot of mom-guilting in the media. Between the reactions to Gw ...
April 7, 2014
Featured au pair: Chloe Greco
Each year, we ask our host families to nominate extraordinary au pairs for the Au Pair of ...
April 2, 2014
31 best international children’s books
For people who are interested in learning about other languages and cultures, reading chil ...
April 1, 2014
Kids helping kids – April is National Kids 4 Kids First Month!
Do you know any kids that would like to help children in need around the world? Want to te ...
March 31, 2014
Au pairs and household help: what and how much is ok?
One great part about the au pair program is that au pairs can help with household duties r ...
March 26, 2014
Kate Middleton and Prince William’s foreign nanny fuels cultural childcare trend
British royalty seems to be catching on to the trend of incorporating cultural exchange in ...
March 19, 2014
Au pair recipe: German Kässpatzen
Interested in cooking tasty meals from around the world? Follow our International Recipe s ...
March 17, 2014
Considering live-in childcare? Advice from the experts
We recently asked our host families what advice they would give to someone who is consider ...
March 12, 2014
Featured au pair: Marlene Nys
Each year, we ask our host families to nominate extraordinary au pairs for the Au Pair of ...
February 27, 2014
Featured au pair: Sarah Bachor
Each year, we ask our host families to nominate extraordinary au pairs for the Au Pair of ...
February 24, 2014
Bikes for the "coolest kids in the neighborhood"
For 25 years, Gisela Nilsson has brought energy, insight and dedication to her various ro ...
February 21, 2014
The truth about nanny shares
Trying to find affordable childcare these days is a big challenge for many families. One o ...
February 19, 2014
What to do when your au pair likes you (a little too much)
Does this sound familiar? A host mom recently reached out to her local childcare consultan ...