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Au pair for a child with a disability: worthwhile?
Does an au pair fit a family with a child with a disability? Where it really helps, where its limits are, and when it fits your everyday life.8 min read04 August 2026
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Looking for an au pair: how do I best get started?
A search for an au pair doesn’t start with a profile, but with your family. Which questions you should ask yourself beforehand – and what really matters in matching.7 min read04 August 2026
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Finding an au pair with experience of children with disabilities – what parents should look for
Experience is valuable, but it is not the only thing that matters. What parents should really look for in an au pair for a child with a disability.10 min read22 August 2026
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Which au pair suits our family? How to make the right decision
It is not the perfect profile that decides, but the fit with your everyday life. What families with a child with a disability should look for when choosing an au pair.10 min read22 August 2026
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Au pair or childminder?
Au pair or childminder? Two very different models compared – and the question of whether you need a childcare place or support at home.7 min read04 August 2026
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Au pair agency or searching for an au pair online yourself – what is the difference?
Searching online yourself or working with a specialised agency: what differs in preparation, documents, visa and support after arrival.9 min read22 August 2026