Au Pair Tips and Tricks to Keep in Mind Being an au pair can be quite exciting especially if you have been doing it for a long time. For first-time au pairs, however, the experience can be something that’s totally unexpected. Having said that, it is only right that you keep in mind a few things in order to make your au pair Australia experience even more exciting and memorable. Once you have settled down with the family that has requested your services, make sure that you shift your mindset from them being strangers to them being your home away from home. Keep in mind that an au pair is considered to be a temporary family member so you get to enjoy whatever it is that the other family members have; of course, there are limitations to this. As a temporary family member, you would probably experience the ups and downs that the family might have. Make sure that you keep an open mind and a positive attitude. If you are requested to accompany family members, do so. Do not hesitate to talk to them and ask them how their day was. Of course, if they request for some time alone as a family, you have to give it to them. This means that you also need to have your own set of activities. Lastly, always prioritize the well being of the children but do not involve yourself in their disciplining. The latter is something that is the responsibility of the parents. Keep a positive attitude with them as you would not want them to see you in a negative light.
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