Au Paired Up

Tricia and Barbara discuss phones and phone plans for Au Pairs along with some tips and tricks that they learned the hard way.  They also discuss some of the differences Au Pairs may not be aware of when it comes to phone plans and what costs extra.

Tricia and Barbara discuss the details that led to Tricia wanting to start hosting an Au Pair as well as why it worked for her family.  They also discuss some of the added benefits of having an Au Pair.

Barbara and Tricia discuss what events happened in Barbara's life to lead her down the path to becoming an Au Pair.

Tricia and Barbara discuss some of the activities that they did with the kids over the Pandemic at home or in the neighborhood.  Listen for some tips and tricks on different activities to do.  Along with some of the funny stories of what not to do.

Tricia and Barbara discuss different accents and how certain words are harder to pronounce than others.  They say different brand names in their own accents so listen to hear the differences!

Tricia and Barbara discuss what to do after the interviews and match.  The discuss how to communicate and continue building the relationship.

Tricia and Barbara discuss the different topics of the interviews and some advice to make the best of them.

Tricia and Barbara discuss the Au Pair/Host Family initial interview and everything leading up to the interviews.  This is part 1 of a 3 part series.

Tricia and Barbara discuss vacations for Au Pairs and Host Families.  They discuss the amount of days, the timing, and other requirements.  

Tricia and Barbara continue to discuss different scenarios that could happen between and Au Pair and Host Family and how they would handle or feel about them.

Tricia and Barbara discuss different situations that come up in Au Pair/Host Family life and how they would handle them.  

Tricia and Barbara discuss different sayings in English and Portuguese.  They cover some of the funny and random saying that don't translate directly.

Tricia and Barbara discuss some tips and tricks for childcare for big kids.  This is part 2 of last episode about babies.

Tricia and Barbara discuss tips and tricks about taking care of babies.  

Tricia and Barbara discuss gift giving and when it's appropriate or expected as well as some of the best gifts.

Tricia and Barbara discuss felling comfortable in the family kitchen and how to communicate about how to make food and what to eat.

Tricia and Barbara discuss different ways to bond as an Au Pair and Host Family.  They also discuss the importance of creating a bond and how this ties into other aspects of the Au Pair/Host Family experience.

Tricia and Barbara host a guest!  Tricia's neighbor Porter joins the pair to discuss how Barbara fit in with the neighborhood social circle.

Oops, last week the wrong episode was uploaded and you got to enjoy our embarrassing stories again.  This week Tricia and Barbara discuss having cameras in the home.  The discuss the appropriate placement of cameras, the intent behind why a HF puts cameras into the home and more considerations to think about.

Tricia and Barbara remember some of their most embarrassing moments.  Get ready to laugh!

Tricia and Barbara discuss homesickness.  They talk about about what homesickness is and how to recognize it as well as how to help make an Au Pair feel better.

Tricia and Barbara continue discussing the handbook/rules each family establishes in the beginning to set the correct expectations up front.

Tricia and Barbara discuss the Au Pair handbook/rules and go over each section and the information it contains.  They also tell stories about the information in the handbook.

Tricia and Barbara discuss different foods from Brazil and the U.S..  This is part 2 of the foods episodes.

Tricia and Barbara discuss food differences between America and Brazil.  They talk about common foods in their own countries that are unheard of in the other country.  This is Part 1 of this topic.