Be Our Guest Poster!
There is a LOT of host parenting wisdom out there. We know it from what we see shared here in the comments and occasionally through guest posts written by host parents or au pairs.
If you have some wisdom to share with host parents and au pairs, and you’d like to serve it up in your own special style, consider writing a guest post that we can share here with all the readers of AuPairMom.
A Guest Post could be anywhere from 200 to 2000 words long, on any topic you want. The style can be funny, reflective, directive, or rambling– whatever works to get your ideas across. If you’d prefer to do a vlog, that would be fun too!
Once your post goes up, you can respond to other readers in the comments to continue to shape the conversation, and you can even write a follow-up post.
June 23, 2010: I have also figured out how to add people as “authors” so that a search engine can find you and so that people know it’s you (not me) who wrote the body of the post. This is a good improvement for those of you (like LCCs) who get extra ‘credit’ for publishing anything about your au pair program.
If you are interested in writing a guest post, shoot me an email at mom at aupairmom dot com. cv
P.s., this photo isn’t of me, but I sure would love a snuggled up baby to keep me company! , sigh.
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Hello,
My first, and current, au pair arrived 4 weeks before my due date with my second child. My second child arrived exactly 7 days after her arrival!
After reading your blog obsessively and interviewing all the coordinators in my area, I know that being REALLY honest about yourself, your lifestyle, and what you want out of your au pair relationship will result in making a really great match. A great match will lead to a relationship that is just as flexible and reliable as you desire when you are at home. I have been back to work for 6 weeks now, but my husband is off work for the summer. He is an elementary school assistant principal. So, our au pair has been in a constant state of change since her arrival is February. Fortunately, she has taken this in stride. I am hoping I can find a way to adopt her so she can stay forever!
I’d love to write something for your blog. I am very new to the au pair scene, but very enthusiastic and excited to share. So much of the information out there sounds like a horror story. I have had such a positive experience. I feel like my greatest insights are new babies and matching. Since so many people research online first, I would really like to contribute something positive to ease the anxiety that turns many away from au pairs.
Let me know if you’d like to hear more from me.
Tashina Hartley, Winston Salem, NC