Mandarin Speaking Au Pair Available ASAP

Occasionally there are au pairs who come to the US and are placed with a host family and then for one reason or another they have to switch host families in order to finish out their year.  Those au pairs are called Transition Au Pairs and are available within two weeks. 
Xiaoqian is a 25 year old Chinese au pair that is currently in the US and available to start with a new Host Family as soon as possible.
About Xiaoqian:

--College Graduate
--Experience with children of all ages, including infants
--Daycare, tutoring, and teaching experience (as well as her current position as an au pair)
--Speaks English and Mandarin
--Some of her hobbies include swimming, cooking, playing piano and guitar

Au Pair Abroad

I talk all the time about the au pair program benefits for people here in the US, but have neglected to mention that the au pair experience can go both ways.  If you are an American young adult who loves children and has an interest in nannying abroad, I have great news for you!

Go Au Pair has a program that helps you be an au pair abroad.  You can choose the place, from a list of 11 different countries, where you want to be placed--including China, France, Germany, South Africa, and New Zealand. 

Just like the au pair program here in the US, you would be placed with a host family, experience a new culture and language, and have the support of an agency both here and in the country in which you are placed.

I definitely recommend you do it!  It will be the experience of a lifetime!!

Au Pair Sis--Get Involved!

If you are an au pair and you haven't joined the au pair sis forums, you are missing out!  There are recipes, crafts, fitness ideas, and other discussions going on, as well as a book club starting soon. 

Au Pair Sis also has a Facebook page, so be sure check to it out.  If you have any questions (about the au pair program, childcare advice, etc) there is a place there where you can ask Au Pair Sis and see what other people are asking.

Dish Detergent vs Dish Soap

The Au Pair Sis posted an informational video on Facebook about the difference between Dish Detergent and Dish soap.  I found it really ironic because the other night, my mom was at my house doing my dishes and she accidentally put dish soap in my dishwasher.  So, au pairs, don't feel bad if you have made this mistake!  It happens to the best of us :)

Thanksgiving

As we dedicate tomorrow as a special day to give thanks and spend time with family and other loved ones, please remember to include your au pair and make it a memorable cultural experience for her.  This is your chance to share a very American tradition that will help make your au pairs experience in the US, and with your family a cherished one.

May you all have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

Introducing Au Pair Sis!

Yesterday Go Au Pair introduced their new Au Pair Sis persona.  This is an exciting new way to help au pairs get involved with an online community of au pairs.

As an official resource from Headquarters, Au Pair Sis will provide:

•    Games, crafts and activities for Au Pairs to do with the children they're watching
•    Healthy recipes for Au Pairs to prepare for their family's children
•    Fitness challenges and educational series to keep Au Pairs both physically and mentally stimulated
•    A place for Local Area Representatives to share their expertise as a LAR on questions Au Pairs may have regarding polices and procedures
•    And Much More! 

“The mission of the Au Pair Sis is to create an interactive and fun community for Au Pairs by providing ongoing support and advice to maximize their cultural exchange experience while enhancing the quality of childcare they provide for their Host Families.”

New Zealand

Go Au Pair is featuring New Zealand for the month of November.  Hurry and match with an au pair from New Zealand and take advantage of the $100 discount!