{"id":1353,"date":"2015-12-31T03:57:12","date_gmt":"2015-12-31T03:57:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/nol\/?p=1353"},"modified":"2015-12-31T03:58:50","modified_gmt":"2015-12-31T03:58:50","slug":"holiday-tips-for-au-pairs-and-host-families","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/nol\/2015\/12\/31\/holiday-tips-for-au-pairs-and-host-families\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday Tips for Au Pairs and Host Families"},"content":{"rendered":"

FLEXIBILITY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Holidays are a lot of fun but they also require much planning, communicating, visiting, and accommodating other family members’ schedules, all of which may cause quite a bit of stress for your host parents. Try to be as helpful and flexible as possible to help your host family have a truly enjoyable time.<\/p>\n

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Childcare<\/strong><\/p>\n

More childcare duties will be required when children are out of school. Have a plan<\/strong> for the time when they put aside their Xmas toys and look for other amusement. Check out APIA website http:\/\/www.aupairinamerica.com\/resources\/activities\/index.asp<\/a> to get ideas on how to keep your host kids happily occupied.<\/p>\n

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Driving<\/strong><\/p>\n

Traffic tends to be heavier around the holidays.\u00a0 My best advice is to leave earlier than normal and take your time. \u00a0Be the \u201cbigger person\u201d and allow that one last car to slip in ahead of you.\u00a0 It may avoid an accident.\u00a0 Remember au pairs can be asked to pay up to $500 of the deductible for an accident.<\/p>\n

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Healthy eating<\/strong><\/p>\n

Is your house filled with treats, and goodies that are tempting you? It is the season, and you are here for a cultural exchange, so try some of the traditional sweets your host family is offering, but it is a good idea to downsize your portions \u2013 how much you eat is as important as what you eat.<\/p>\n

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Tips for Host Families<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Scheduling<\/strong><\/p>\n

Letting your au pair know her schedule in advance is important at any time but especially during holidays. For most au pairs these will be the only Xmas & New Year holidays in the States. Host families are asked to make an effort to follow the spirit of APIA program, which is cultural exchange<\/strong>, and both include AP in their celebrations and also give AP some time to experience and enjoy them with her friends.<\/p>\n

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Childcare<\/strong><\/p>\n

Please let your au pair know exactly<\/strong> what your expectations are regarding childcare. Is she supposed to let the kids be so they can enjoy unstructured time with visiting family members? Or is she supposed to keep them occupied so you can enjoy a quiet conversation with your brother and sister-in-law? Will grandparents take an active role in caring for the kids or should au pair get them ready for bedtime and read them a good night story?<\/p>\n

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Safety <\/strong><\/p>\n

If there is an alarm system for the house, be sure that the au pair is listed with the alarm company as a legitimate user of the alarm. Also, the au pair must know the appropriate security code in case of a false alarm.<\/p>\n

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TLC<\/strong><\/p>\n

If holidays can be stressful for host families, they can be doubly so for au pairs. Please keep in mind that your au pair is in a foreign country, away from her family, friends, and familiar circumstances at the time when we all celebrate family and togetherness! Please make sure to give your au pair some Tender Loving Care<\/strong> that you’d like your daughter to receive were she to be an au pair far away from home.<\/p>\n

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