Role of Au Pairs in your Baby Lessons

Baby lessons is not a reference to teaching your baby to roll over,  sit up,  walk,  talk,  wave or play peekaboo,  nor is this a reference to  us as parents learning to put on a diaper,  breastfeed or how to operate the car seat and stroller.  What I am referring to here is the bigger lessons our babies have taught us, and will continue to do so.
Here are 4 things which you can tell your Au Pair from AuPaire Care to take care about:
Unconditional Love:   I know it is cliché, but I vividly remember that aha moment of pure love as I looked into my firstborn child’s eyes while he was feeding.  I remember calling my mum up on the phone teary and in shock, professing my undying love for Baby Leo,  never  having experienced such intensity and feeling like I was the first person in the world to experience it!  We wipe up puke and poo at 3am and we don’t mind when baby wipes her snotty nose on our favourite shirt because it almost feels like a cuddle…
Appreciate the little things:  We love them, we appreciate them, and we learn to savor the moments that are all too fleeting.  The smile from the crib when you walk into their rooms in the morning,  the reaching up of their chubby arms with their elastic band wrists,  their baby smell…
Organizational Skills: This has never been my strong point, but as parents we learn pretty quickly how to get things done ASAP – moms on a mission.  I have found this to be especially true during baby nap times, when you only have a finite amount of time to get things done and you tear round the house in a frenzy of efficiency (and yes, my baby is now taking a nap while I write this blog!) now, if junior could only tell us how long he plans to sleep for so we could really plan…
Flexibility:  So alas, no we don’t know how long baby will nap for, if at all.  A lot of plans fly out the window when you have a baby.  A fine example to tell au pair from AuPaire Care of this is the birthday party we planned for Maisie Kate this past week (per my last blog).  We planned, and bought, prepped and cooked.  Then, the night before, Maisie came down with a fever of 103! In the end, she was just about ok for the party (though not looking great and off her food, so no cute pics of her scarfing down cupcakes!).  Parenthood sure does teach you to roll with the punches.
Au Pairs from AuPaire Care can play an important role in imparting baby lessons to your kid. Know how you can take their help.

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How au pairs can be a boon for working moms?

It is very difficult for working moms to look after their kids and they don’t nurture their kids properly. Thus, most of working families opt for au pair who can look after their child when are on work or away from their home. Au pairs from AuPareCare have proved to be a boon for such families as they do every single thing which parents are supposed to do. The children are always under active surveillance and parents can concentrate on their job without worrying about their kids.
If you’ve been following the news recently, you may have heard about resurgence in the stay-at-home mom/working mom debate.  For many, (self-included!) this is a lose – lose conversation leaving women (any parent, really) feeling guilty about the decision they have made and where their children are spending their days.
Juggling work and children has long been a challenge for me.  There never seemed to be enough hours in the day to get it all done – soccer practice, dinner, and mountains of laundry haunted me throughout the day.  This winter, my work responsibilities increased to a point where full time childcare was a necessity and we decided to host an au pair.  This decision of ours have proven right times over and we really feel happy that someone is there to look after our kids.
Little did I know that this would turn out to be the best thing for my kids and a gift to myself?  My kids are safe and happy at home with Mia and thanks to her; they always have a clean pair of underwear.  She has fit into our family perfectly and helps to make sure all of the little things get done so that we can enjoy our time together.  Having just one more set of hands to make sure tiny Lego pieces make it back to their bins (instead of left of the carpet to be stepped on) and lunches are packed has made all the difference.
Instead of feeling weighed down by more work, I have the surprising feeling that I am a better parent with Mia’s help.  It’s a great feeling, and something that makes this Mother’s Day that much more special. Our au pair from AuPareCare has helped us a lot and has shared our burden. When Mia is at home, we can leave everything up to her and well being of kids is never at back of our mind.
Au Pairs from AuPareCare can help working moms in sharing their daily burden and can look after their kids when moms are on work.

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Top Ten Tips for a Smoother Summer Vacation with Au Pairs

With the summer season in full swing and everyone vacationing, here are some tips to help it go smoother for you as well as your Au Pairs from AuPareCare:
Rent the proper size vehicle for your group:  In addition to renting ahead of time to ensure you have a vehicle on your vacation, make sure to rent one that will accommodate the number of people and their luggage in your group.  I once had the interesting experience of trying to shove my super size suitcase into an economy size trunk. It was quite a hassle to go to the rental office and exchange the car for a larger one.
Be sure anything on top is securely fastened:  Take a trip to a home center prior to your trip and buy a ratchet tie-down strap for large objects in order to avoid the objects on top of your car becoming a missile on the highway.
Always know where your keys are and have an extra set:  It is amazing how pricey and inconvenient lost keys can be on a vacation.  When on vacation, we relax and sometimes the location of our keys slips our minds.  Wear a lanyard around your neck with your key and always have an extra on hand.
Know if your state has closed rest stops:  Many states have saved money by closing rest stops.  If you are travelling with little ones that need to stop frequently, check online to see if any are closed.
Avoid micro-sleeping while driving:  Always drive refreshed.  The phenomenon of micro-sleeping, when a person drifts into a sleep-like mode for 2-3 seconds, is more common than you think.  Tap your hands, listen to music, and keep conversations going in order to stay alert.
Be aware of TSA rules:  Last year, my daughter’s safety scissors were taken from her.  They had a rounded tip, but TSA thought they could be dangerous.  In order to avoid safety-line tears, be aware of the rules before you enter the line.  Always err on the cautious side to keep the line moving and keep everyone happy.
Change your watch to local time:  Doing the conversion in your mind and not adjusting your internal clock to the local time can wear on you and the ones you are around.  In addition, changing your watch helps keep you on time to any event you are attending.
Book suitable accommodations for your family size:  In addition to having a vehicle that fits your family, choosing the proper size of your accommodation helps make for a more pleasant trip all around.
Educate yourself and children on local customs:  Involve your children in the planning along the way so that they understand why the locals are doing what the locals do.
Protect your cell phone:  Cell phones are the number one stolen item of travellers and can be dropped easily on pavement or in the water.  Invest in a water resistant case if you will be around the water during your trip.  Also remember not to turn it on or push any buttons if it does fall into the water.  Take the battery out and let it dry thoroughly before trying the power.
With a few extra precautions, you can have a fantastic vacation this summer with your au pairs from AuPareCare.
10 tips for a memorable and hassle free summer vacations with your au pairs from AuPareCare.

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