Living abroad as an expat can be an exciting adventure, but it often comes with unique challenges, especially for families. Balancing work, parenting, and adjusting to a new culture can be overwhelming. One effective solution is hosting an au pair and even better, hosting an au pair from your home country!
Having an au pair from the same country can help maintain cultural traditions, language, and values within the family. This can be particularly important for families wanting to ensure their children are exposed to their native customs. Families may also feel more aligned with an au pair from their home country regarding parenting styles, discipline, and family values. For families that want to maintain their native language, having an au pair who speaks that language can help reinforce it in the household. This is beneficial for children’s language skills and helps them stay connected to their cultural roots.
Here are some of the key advantages:
- Flexible childcare
- Language development
- Support in daily routine
- You get to discover your country together with the au pair
- Cultural familiarity
- Shared values and expectations
