Make au pair life feel calm, clear and connected.
Practical tools for host families and au pairs: welcome books, house rules, weekly schedules, kids’ routines, local activity guides and soon a safe community to connect.
Free starter download
Au Pair Matching Starter Pack
Prepare for a calmer match with practical profile tips, interview questions, first video call notes and clarity checks for au pairs and host families.
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Find practical guides, local tips and simple tools to help you feel at home faster with your host family and in the Netherlands.
- First-week guidance and routines
- Things to do in your free time
- Kids activity ideas and rainy day inspiration
- Safe ways to connect and settle into a new city
For host families
Use clear templates and practical guides to welcome your au pair, explain expectations and create calmer family routines.
- Emergency information and household basics
- Au pair handbook and house rules
- Morning routines and childcare checklists
- Tips for clear, kind communication
Blog topics
Practical articles for au pairs and host families about routines, local activities, templates and everyday au pair life.
Local life
Dutch World Cup customs for au pairs
A simple guide to Dutch football habits, orange outfits and how au pairs can join the fun during the World Cup.
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The Hague
Free things to do with kids in The Hague
A practical list of free playgrounds, local outings, libraries, beaches and easy activities for children in The Hague.
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Host families
How to welcome your au pair in the first week
A warm, practical first-week guide to help your au pair feel welcome, prepared and confident in your family routine.
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