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Communicating with the au pair
“She's simply unreliable.” (Translated) Or: “This week she was late three times compared with what we'd agreed.” (Translated) Why this small difference changes so much in living together.5 min read08 August 2026
Communication
The weekly conversation with your au pair
Some things need calm. Why a fixed weekly moment with your au pair carries more than any conversation on the doorstep.6 min read08 August 2026
Communication
Au pair and a non-speaking child: communication
A child who does not speak in words still communicates. How an au pair learns to read the language of this one particular child.5 min read04 August 2026
Communication
Au pair and sign language
“Our child communicates using signs. Can an au pair even suit us at all?” Why willingness to learn matters more than perfect signs.5 min read04 August 2026