Guides for au pairs and host families.
Helpful articles about onboarding, routines, communication, children’s activities and everyday au pair life in the Netherlands — including things to do for au pairs in their free time.
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Dutch culture
A very Dutch cultural experience: watching the World Cup in orange
A practical guide for au pairs about Dutch World Cup customs, orange outfits, watching together and adding the Netherlands games to your calendar.
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Host families
How to welcome your au pair in the first week
A practical first-week checklist to help your au pair feel welcome, confident and clear about your family routines.
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Communication
House rules that feel kind, not cold
How to explain expectations around childcare, tidying, privacy, food, screen time and free time in a warm way.
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Kids activities
Free things to do with kids in The Hague
Simple, low-cost and free ideas for au pairs spending time with young children in and around The Hague.
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Templates
What to include in an au pair handbook
The essential sections every family handbook should include, from emergency contacts to daily routines.
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Family routines
Morning routines for young children
How visual routines can help toddlers, preschoolers and au pairs move through the morning with less stress.
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Au pairs
How au pairs can find friends in a new city
Gentle, practical ways for au pairs to build a local network while staying safe and supported.
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