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Emotions

Sad Host Mom: How to break the bad news about her visa

by cv harquail on February 20, 2010

Our Au Pair is not the cheerful girl we expected. Now what?

by cv harquail on February 15, 2010

Au Pair Abruptly Quits, then wants to come back to see kids. Really? (poll)

by cv harquail on January 28, 2010

When your personal, private challenges affect your Au Pair relationship

by cv harquail on September 23, 2009

Unhappy Complainer who won’t make friends: Can this relationship be saved?

by cv harquail on July 21, 2009

Part of the Family: What does that mean to you?

by cv harquail on July 1, 2009

Au Pair Appreciation: Hooray for all of you!

by cv harquail on May 8, 2009

Terms of Endearment and Moms’ Deepest Fears. Also, Childcare Myths.

by cv harquail on March 12, 2009

9 Host Mom Questions for 2009: Reflect before you resolve

by cv harquail on December 31, 2008

Gift, Bonus or Tip: Call it what you want, but keep in mind….

by cv harquail on December 17, 2008

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