Summer may just be getting started here in Chicagoland, but it is not too soon to start thinking about the fall and what your plans will be once school is back in session.
I have a great suggestion!! Host an au pair! It is a superb way to get not only flexible childcare on your schedule, but it exposes children to a world and possibilities outside of their own.
The term “au pair” was originally a French term meaning “equal to” which described the relationship a young woman had with a family. She lived on an equal basis and was treated as a member of the family. Today, “au pair” refers to either young men or young women from foreign countries who live with a Host Family while providing child care services in exchange for the opportunity to live in their country while learning the language and culture.
I am so happy to be a part of this amazing program. My role is as a "hands- on" local support person for both host family and au pair. The agency I represent is Go Au Pair and we view this program as so much more than childcare: It is an adventure.
I encourage anyone who is interested to check out my website (with a special offer for the North and Northwest Chicago Suburbs) and my blog. I welcome any opportunity to gush about how great this program is so please feel free to contact me at khaverkampf@goaupair.com or 847.665.9111.
