Comments on: Au Pair – Another Option for Childcare http://www.skimbacolifestyle.com/2009/02/au-pair-another-option-for-childcare.html Live life to the fullest - enjoy life! Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:06:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 By: mokie http://www.skimbacolifestyle.com/2009/02/au-pair-another-option-for-childcare.html/comment-page-1#comment-9832 mokie Mon, 13 Apr 2009 17:40:23 +0000 http://www.skimbacolifestyle.com/?p=1511#comment-9832 "What an interesting story. $179/week seems pretty low for a full time caretaker of children, doesn’t it?" It's about $4/hour, yes. Babysitters make more than that. But as I understand it, an au pair is like an exchange student who also babysits--they're getting free room and board, treated like family rather than a servant, and full language/cultural immersion. (My high school French teacher recommended au pairing for that alone.) “What an interesting story. $179/week seems pretty low for a full time caretaker of children, doesn’t it?”

It’s about $4/hour, yes. Babysitters make more than that. But as I understand it, an au pair is like an exchange student who also babysits–they’re getting free room and board, treated like family rather than a servant, and full language/cultural immersion. (My high school French teacher recommended au pairing for that alone.)

]]> By: Arielle http://www.skimbacolifestyle.com/2009/02/au-pair-another-option-for-childcare.html/comment-page-1#comment-9391 Arielle Tue, 24 Mar 2009 20:30:04 +0000 http://www.skimbacolifestyle.com/?p=1511#comment-9391 I've been doing some Googling regarding au pairs so it was nice to come across this blog posting. I've heard some horror stories so it was really great to read something about it working out! I’ve been doing some Googling regarding au pairs so it was nice to come across this blog posting. I’ve heard some horror stories so it was really great to read something about it working out!

]]> By: mietwagen http://www.skimbacolifestyle.com/2009/02/au-pair-another-option-for-childcare.html/comment-page-1#comment-8940 mietwagen Fri, 13 Mar 2009 06:07:04 +0000 http://www.skimbacolifestyle.com/?p=1511#comment-8940 Sehr gute Seite. Ich habe es zu den Favoriten. Sehr gute Seite. Ich habe es zu den Favoriten.

]]> By: Smr http://www.skimbacolifestyle.com/2009/02/au-pair-another-option-for-childcare.html/comment-page-1#comment-8420 Smr Tue, 24 Feb 2009 20:30:42 +0000 http://www.skimbacolifestyle.com/?p=1511#comment-8420 Hi, I actually work at Cultural Care and am so happy to hear that you've had a wonderful experience with your au pair. You certainly hit the nail on the head ~ Communication is key to a successful relationship. Because it can be challenging to have a young international mesh into the famili, our local coordinators work with our families and au pairs throughout their year together, providing support, information and ideas. The coordinator's goal is to make the year the best it can be for the host parents, the au pair and, most importantly, the kids! Sierra Hi,
I actually work at Cultural Care and am so happy to hear that you’ve had a wonderful experience with your au pair.
You certainly hit the nail on the head ~ Communication is key to a successful relationship.
Because it can be challenging to have a young international mesh into the famili, our local coordinators work with our families and au pairs throughout their year together, providing support, information and ideas. The coordinator’s goal is to make the year the best it can be for the host parents, the au pair and, most importantly, the kids!
Sierra

]]> By: Giselle http://www.skimbacolifestyle.com/2009/02/au-pair-another-option-for-childcare.html/comment-page-1#comment-8418 Giselle Mon, 23 Feb 2009 23:56:02 +0000 http://www.skimbacolifestyle.com/?p=1511#comment-8418 What an interesting story. $179/week seems pretty low for a full time caretaker of children, doesn't it? What an interesting story. $179/week seems pretty low for a full time caretaker of children, doesn’t it?

]]> By: Danny http://www.skimbacolifestyle.com/2009/02/au-pair-another-option-for-childcare.html/comment-page-1#comment-8416 Danny Mon, 23 Feb 2009 18:10:31 +0000 http://www.skimbacolifestyle.com/?p=1511#comment-8416 Hi! I actually used AuPairCare for my agency and I know the model pictured above. She au pairs for a good friend of mine. I'd just like to say that I absolutely loved AuPairCare and that young lady is the most caring, efficient au pair ever. I did consider going through Cultural Care.... Unfortunately the screening process was a big nightmare so we decided to switch agencies. Best decision ever! I love this article, you touch down on some great points. Not enough people even consider getting an au pair so I toot it whenever I can to mothers who need that extra help. Hi!

I actually used AuPairCare for my agency and I know the model pictured above. She au pairs for a good friend of mine. I’d just like to say that I absolutely loved AuPairCare and that young lady is the most caring, efficient au pair ever. I did consider going through Cultural Care…. Unfortunately the screening process was a big nightmare so we decided to switch agencies. Best decision ever!

I love this article, you touch down on some great points. Not enough people even consider getting an au pair so I toot it whenever I can to mothers who need that extra help.

]]> By: Beth http://www.skimbacolifestyle.com/2009/02/au-pair-another-option-for-childcare.html/comment-page-1#comment-8398 Beth Sat, 21 Feb 2009 19:35:45 +0000 http://www.skimbacolifestyle.com/?p=1511#comment-8398 My sister was an au pair for years in New York while attending school. I have only heard the stories of what my sister went through. Almost like having her own family. Thanks for sharing. My sister was an au pair for years in New York while attending school. I have only heard the stories of what my sister went through. Almost like having her own family. Thanks for sharing.

]]> By: Dee http://www.skimbacolifestyle.com/2009/02/au-pair-another-option-for-childcare.html/comment-page-1#comment-8393 Dee Fri, 20 Feb 2009 18:52:02 +0000 http://www.skimbacolifestyle.com/?p=1511#comment-8393 I enjoyed the story. It was informative and very interesting. Thanks for sharing your insights. I enjoyed the story. It was informative and very interesting.
Thanks for sharing your insights.

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