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You’re starting as an au-pair this fall? You’re not the only one.
Most au-pair years start between August and October. That means: anyone arriving now will come together with many others—and can find them even before the flight.
Making Friends as an au pair: 9 Ways That Really Work
New in the country and don’t know anyone? These nine ways lead to real contacts – from au pair meet‑ups and language courses to the feature that shows you other au pairs nearby.
Au-pair and lonely? What really helps in the first weeks
The first weeks are the toughest for almost every au pair. What helps, how you’ll know it’s turning around — and when you should seek help.
How to Become an Au Pair in Germany? Complete Guide
From research to arrival: 6 steps that will get you to your Au-Pair stay in Germany. Visa, documents, and tips.
10 Activity Ideas with Host Children (Indoor & Outdoor)
The best activities with host children are cheap, age-appropriate and screen-free. Here are 10 indoor and outdoor ideas — from a treasure hunt to baking.
Au-Pair Contract: What Must Be Included? The Checklist for Host Families and Au-Pairs
Parties, duration, hours, days off, pocket money, room, language course, insurance, duties, and termination: these items belong in every Au-Pair contract. Includes examples from Germany, cross‑country differences, and official templates, as of September 2026.
10 Things That Make Your Au-Pair Profile Stand Out
Host families respond to profiles that show genuine childcare experience, a warm photo, clear language details and an honest motivation. These 10 concrete tips make your profile visible and credible.
My Child Wants to Be an Au-Pair — What Parents Should Know
Your child wants to go abroad as an au-pair? This guide for parents explains how the program works, what to look out for, and how to keep them safe — without holding on too tight.
Homesickness as an au pair: 10 tips that really help
Homesickness is part of the au pair experience. Here are 10 proven tips that really help—shared by au pairs who made it.
8 Questions You Should Ask the Host Family as an Au-Pair
Before you say yes to a host family, ask the right questions. These 8 questions protect you — and quickly reveal whether the family is really a good match.
The first weeks: How parents can tell that their child is doing well
Is your au-pair child really doing well in the first weeks? You’ll know it when they talk about new people and routines on site. A warning sign is withdrawal.
Questions Parents Should Ask the Host Family in the Video Call
The video call with the host family is the most important moment before saying yes. These questions help parents and au-pair find out whether the family is truly the right fit.
Au-Pair Visa Germany: Step by Step
Everything about the au-pair visa for Germany: who needs a visa, what documents are required, and how the application process works.
The First Week as an Au-Pair: Daily Checklist
Settling in, house rules, weekly schedule, paperwork, language course, first contacts, and the Friday conversation: this is how your first week with the host family becomes a great start.
Staying in Touch Across Time Zones: A Healthy Check-In Rhythm
How do you stay close to your child living abroad as an au-pair without smothering them? Agree on a regular but light rhythm — one weekly video call plus casual messaging — and respect the time difference.
7 Common Au-Pair Mistakes — and How to Avoid Them
Most au-pair problems come from unclear expectations and poor communication, not bad luck. Here are the 7 most common mistakes — and how to avoid them.
9 Apps for Your Au-Pair Year (Language, Money, Transport & Contact)
Which apps make an au-pair year easier? These 9 cover the four key needs: learning the language, sending money abroad, getting around, and staying in touch.
Supporting a Homesick Au-Pair from Afar: Help Without Clinging
When your child is homesick as an au-pair, the most helpful thing is to listen and encourage them to settle in locally — not to rush them home. How to support from a distance.
What is an au pair? The idea behind it — and why it matters
Au pair is cultural exchange, not a childcare model: the origin of the term, what the 1969 agreement establishes, the standards set by the industry, and what an au pair explicitly is not.
Au-Pair Packing List: What You Really Need (with Checklist)
Documents in carry‑on luggage, layered clothing, medication in original packaging, and a piece of home for the children: the complete Au‑Pair packing list with a checklist to tick off.