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Everyday life with an au pair

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The bank account for your au pair: what host families should know
The account is opened in the au pair's own name: what host families should look out for and when the right moment for opening it has come.2 min read22 August 2026
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After arrival: the first official steps
Anmeldung (registering your address), residence documents, insurance, language course: why the order matters and what should be checked first.2 min read22 August 2026
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Preparing the au pair's room: a temporary place of their own
Size, furnishing, privacy: what the au pair's room really needs — and how a simple room becomes a small home for a while.4 min read22 August 2026
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The first week with your au pair: settling in
The first week is not yet normal au pair everyday life: it is a time for arriving, getting to know each other and finding your bearings.3 min read22 August 2026