“I never imagined how much easier a day becomes when someone is there who knows our everyday life.” (Translated)
Voices from host families
Reviews and experiences
Messages from families who have welcomed an au pair into their home.
Voices
What families say after the first year
“I am only getting round to writing now. Hnin has settled in wonderfully and she really is so lovely. We — the children most of all — already love her very much. Thank you again for handling everything, and for this wonderful person.” (Translated)
Lg Lisa
“Warm greetings from us. Our Blessy has arrived safely and everyone welcomed her very warmly. In the photos you can see our two au pairs with Ben and Elia on our first lovely outing. It is so good to see how kindly Sunny and Blessy are with the children, and how well Blessy is already finding her place in our family. This transition is something special for us: while we will soon have to say goodbye to Sunny, which is hard, we are also very much looking forward to our time with Blessy. A heartfelt thank you to the agency Besondere Sterne for placing such a wonderful au pair with us again.” (Translated)
Gastfamilie
“With great gratitude to Melanie and her team. Abitta has been with us since 4 May and we share so many lovely moments every day. Today she tied the sari for me and got to slip into our Bavarian tradition. Her mother joined by video and helped Abitta with the tying. Welcome these wonderful souls with open arms, listen to them and include them in your families. It is a lot of work, but it is so worth it. Moments that stay.” (Translated)
Gastfamilie
“The boys are so happy. It fits so well, it is as if he had always been here.” (Translated)
Gastfamilie
“Good morning from day two. Jailes has arrived safely, into what is currently Siberian cold. The children took to her at once — quite astonishing — with no shyness and full of joy, and she and we had a wonderful first day together. Samuel was in Jailes's arms, Emilia snuggled up to her in the evening after they had played hide and seek and chase around the house for ages. If this beginning stands for the next twelve months, there is more than a little magic in it. What a lovely young woman.” (Translated)
Gastfamilie
“Fathia came with us to South Tyrol. It was her holiday and she had no duties, but she likes us so much that she was always there. She has changed so much: she works out with me, learned to ride a bike with me and now cycles the eight kilometres to the station on her own. I spoke to her father on the phone and praised her. He was so proud. I very much hope she completes the year — afterwards I will help her into a nursing apprenticeship. And I can already say a few words of Yoruba.” (Translated)
Gastfamilie
“Waiting for the school bus. Everyday life has arrived, but with a great deal of warmth. There is so much for our au pair to discover and learn, and settling in is going well. The most important thing for us is that she has a heart for our child and his needs. And he really likes her a lot.” (Translated)
Gastfamilie
“A beautiful holiday is coming to an end, and sadly so is our au pair year. We are glad for Sanny that she is starting her training, but we will miss her at the same time. And we are also looking forward to our new au pair, once again through the agency Besondere Sterne.” (Translated)
Gastfamilie
“Thank you so much for the wonderful au pairs. As you can see, we still have a lovely relationship with all our former au pairs today. This afternoon we spent time together, laughed and shared good memories. As host parents it matters to us that our au pairs feel part of the family — and that connection often lasts well beyond the au pair year.” (Translated)
Gastfamilie
- Arriving
“Dear Melanie, thank you so much for your wonderful work and support. We are very grateful and happy that Sanisha is finally with us. The long wait is paying off — we knew straight away back then that it was a good fit, and we are very glad we waited. Empathetic, helpful, sensitive and so kind. The start is going really well.” (Translated)
Gastfamilie
“Hello Frau Matl. After not even a week together we are setting off on the next adventure: a holiday on the North Sea. We are looking forward to time out together with Abel. Hannes is happy to have Abel at his side at last. Pillow fights, cosy breaks together on the sofa, playing games — and now a holiday as well. Warm greetings from the car.” (Translated)
Gastfamilie
“We had a very special Sunday today, wearing traditional dress. Akza brought some with her and today wore a Dirndl of mine. It was fun and I wanted to let you share in it — please feel free to pass any of it on. We had a good first week without any real pressure, simply getting to know each other.” (Translated)
Gastfamilie
- Trust
“Rohith has been here for almost seven weeks, and for a few days now the ice with our daughter has been broken. Where there was scepticism and fear, there is now trust and joy in playing together. And with it relief for us, and a little breathing space. For Rohith it means more sense of his own effect and more appreciation. Our older one is still watching — though he now says good morning and hello, and that too brings a smile to our faces. Settling in with an au pair is different with autistic children.” (Translated)
Gastfamilie
- Arriving
“Clins has settled in well.” (Translated)
Gastfamilie
“Hello Frau Matl, we just wanted to say briefly that the first day with our au pair Saniya was absolutely wonderful. We are very happy and grateful — thank you for your caring guidance and support.” (Translated)
Gastfamilie
“Thank you so very much for placing such a wonderful au pair with us — loving, understanding, patient and with so much heart. Our Aashika has long been more than an au pair to us; she is part of our family. That makes us all the happier that she is not leaving us entirely, but doing a voluntary social year close by. It fills us with joy to keep her in our lives. A huge thank you to you and your agency. Warm greetings, the Walz family.” (Translated)
Gastfamilie
“In January I was newly a single parent, overwhelmed and without any real prospect. At the end of February I chose our au pair, and in mid-April she arrived: Angelina. And she really is like an angel for us. For Simon she is the most loving playmate; for me she is the greatest support, so that I can also spend time with one child on their own. I have become a completely different person, and can be far more loving and calm with my children — the feedback from friends is so good. And the best of it: with Angelina's support we were able to try a new method with Simon that helps him enormously, and thanks to her I finally had the courage to start training as a neuroscanbalance coach myself. This picture was taken during my training — Angelina is out with the children and my father, and I can study in peace.” (Translated)
Gastfamilie
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