{"id":132,"date":"2021-03-31T18:40:15","date_gmt":"2021-03-31T18:40:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/atm\/?p=132"},"modified":"2021-03-31T19:05:08","modified_gmt":"2021-03-31T19:05:08","slug":"top-10-tips-vacationing-with-your-au-pair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/atm\/2021\/03\/31\/top-10-tips-vacationing-with-your-au-pair\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Tips- Vacationing with your Au Pair!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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As a host family, it is great to have your Au Pair along on a vacation. However, there are pitfalls that can happen One of the biggest issues is the danger that can be involved when no-one is clear about whose job it is to oversee the kids.<\/em><\/p>\n

Here are 10 Tips for Vacationing with your Au Pair so that everyone has a great time, and the kids are safe!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. \u00a0Tag, your it!\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>I had a host family with 3 small children tell me that when it was the au pair\u2019s turn to be
    \nresponsible for the children (and vice versa) they would tap hands so that there was no
    \nmisunderstanding who was in charge. What a great idea!<\/li>\n
  2. Yes, a schedule is needed!\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>A few summers ago, I received 2 calls on the same day. One was from a host mother saying that they just returned from vacation and their Au Pair did not work at all and one was from the Au Pair in this family saying she worked all day every day! How interesting is that? Be sure to give your Au Pair a schedule of when she is working so that she knows when she is off \u2013 just like home. It is important for her to know when she can go relax at the beach \u2013 without having to ask if she is free. Make a tentative schedule and discuss your expectations ahead of the vacation. It is always possible to readjust when you are there.<\/li>\n
  3. Travel time\/Work time?<\/strong>
    \nDo you consider travel time to be your au pair\u2019s work time, or can she put her earbuds in and take a nap? This is something you want to define ahead of time.<\/li>\n
  4. Lazy days!\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Vacation can bring different behaviors from children \u2013 especially children that
    \nwill not do well when there is no routine. Talk to your Au Pair about your children and the things you found have worked on past vacations. If you like to have a routine on vacation let her know that, too.<\/li>\n
  5. Pool Safety!\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>If vacationing at the beach or around a pool be sure to talk to your Au Pair about
    \nhow long they can stay at the pool, how often should sunscreen be reapplied, do you want your Au Pair in the water or is it okay to sit on the side of the pool? Please do not assume your au pair knows your expectations.<\/li>\n
  6. Who is the Boss?<\/strong>
    \nOften summer vacation includes extended family. Can Grandma and Grandpa change the
    \nschedule for the day? Make sure your Au Pair knows who gives her responsibilities for the day and communicate that to all parties involved.<\/li>\n
  7. Where did all these kids come from?!<\/strong>
    \nAre you vacationing with your kids, your brother\u2019s kids, your sister\u2019s kids and do they expect
    \nyour Au Pair to watch them, too? If this is the case \u2013 this needs to be spelled out ahead of time so that the Au Pair can let you know whether she is comfortable. Also, is it safe for her to be watching more than your children in an unfamiliar location?<\/li>\n
  8. Traveling internationally?<\/strong>
    \nAu Pair in America is advising against any international travels for the Au Pair during 2021. If your Au Pair arrived on an NIE visa, she\u00a0will not be able to return to the USA<\/em>\u00a0once she leaves. Call your community counselor to discuss any plans for international travel with your Au Pair during 2021.<\/li>\n
  9. Roomies?<\/strong>
    \nWill your Au Pair have to share a hotel room while on vacation? Make sure you discuss ahead of
    \ntime what the accommodations will be on the trip so that you eliminate any surprises (your au
    \npair should not be expected to share a room with her host parents).<\/li>\n
  10. Safety First!<\/strong>
    \nCommunication with your Au Pair is paramount on vacation. When you are all in unfamiliar
    \nsurroundings with different schedules and different expectations \u2013 things can go wrong. Be sure that the safety of your children is number one in everyone\u2019s mind. Take a tour of your surroundings and discuss any concerning issues. Making sure everyone knows whose turn it is to watch for the kids and what they are watching out for. These tips can ensure a\u00a0 successful vacation with memories to last!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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