For au pairs

Practical guides, local tips and simple tools to help you feel at home faster with your host family and in the Netherlands.

Feel at home faster

First-week guidance, routines and practical explanations to help you understand your new host family and daily rhythm.

Local ideas for free time, meeting people, library events, language cafés, beach walks and things to do in your city.

Simple kids activity ideas, rainy day inspiration and practical routines for young children.

Practical articles to help you explore Dutch culture, meet people, understand family routines and find things to do with children.

A very Dutch cultural experience: orange outfits, football songs, match-day customs and where to watch.

Gentle, practical ways to build a local network while staying safe and supported.

Playgrounds, libraries, city farms, parks and simple free ideas for days with children.