{"id":115,"date":"2009-03-30T21:14:40","date_gmt":"2009-03-30T21:14:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/aupairinamerica.wordpress.com\/?p=115"},"modified":"2009-03-30T21:14:40","modified_gmt":"2009-03-30T21:14:40","slug":"is-an-au-pair-right-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/mdf\/2009\/03\/30\/is-an-au-pair-right-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Is an Au Pair Right For You?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you are coming to this blog, chances are you are interested in the au pair program.\u00a0 It is a win-win situation for many families and au pairs, but you have to make sure it is a good fit for you.<\/p>\n<p>Are you&#8230;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>looking for flexible, affordable child care?<\/li>\n<li>comfortable with someone new living in your home?<\/li>\n<li> able to work within the State Dept. regulations (maximum of 10 hours per day and 45 hours per week)?<\/li>\n<li>able to clearly communicate your expectations with your child care provider?<\/li>\n<li>planning to treat your au pair as you would want your daughter treated?<\/li>\n<li>offering a private bedroom for the au pair?<\/li>\n<li>interested in the cultural exchange benefits?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you answered yes to these questions, you might make a great host parent.<\/p>\n<p>If you have questions, please post them here or in the Ask Away section and we will be happy to answer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are coming to this blog, chances are you are interested in the au pair program.\u00a0 It is a win-win situation for many families and au pairs, but you have to make sure it is a good fit for you. 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