being a good host mom

Quick Update on AuPairMom Feature ….

by cv harquail March 9, 2009
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Hi Host Moms- You can always tell when things have been crazy at work in a good way, because days weeks pass by before I get a good post up here! I really appreciate that you keep up a conversation with each other through the comments, and I’ve appreciated the nudge to ramp back up. […]

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15 Tips from 15 Host Moms

by cv harquail January 5, 2009
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Cruising through the comments and wincing at the many that I haven’t answered adequately, I was reminded how many little tidbits you all have been sharing on the blog. It can be overwhelming to provide advice for a knotty problem, or for a first timer, because there really is so much to share. Funny thing […]

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9 Host Mom Questions for 2009: Reflect before you resolve

by cv harquail December 31, 2008
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How did we get here already? I was just testing the polling feature to see how many au pairs were on duty on Christmas, and — bam– it’s already December 31st. Maybe the holidays have been like this for you too? Just more family, more fun, (more work!), and overall less blogging time than I’d […]

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