My Host child is driving me Crazy! He won’t listen to me and doesn’t do what I ask him to do. 

Have you ever said this sentence? Chances are that if you are caring for a host child, you have!! Caring for children can be difficult and challenging for most adults. If we add the cultural difference and language barrier to this situation- wow! Getting your host child to listen can seem overwhelming at times.

First Cry Parenting has a great video to teach you 10 tips that will greatly improve your ability to get your host children to do what you ask. This will make your role as an Au pair easier and help you to feel less stressed.  Let your host parents know that you watched the video and then ask your host family for tips on how they manage the kids.