For families
The first week with a new au pair, a checklist for families
What to hand over, what to write down and what to watch in the first five afternoons, so the arrangement settles quickly.
16 September 2026 路 2 min read
Topic
Families
4 articles
For families
How much should a family pay an au pair for fuel? A simple formula
Per kilometre or a fixed allowance, how to estimate it from the weekly grid, and what to do about insurance when the au pair drives.
16 September 2026 路 2 min read
For families
Ten questions to ask before hiring an au pair who drives
The school run is the riskiest part of the day. What to ask, what to check, and what to put in writing before anyone gets behind the wheel.
16 September 2026 路 2 min read
For everyone
Five signs an au pair arrangement is working, and three that it isn't
The quiet signals families and au pairs can check for after the first month, and what to do about the bad ones.
16 September 2026 路 2 min read