Oh My, Au Pair!
Do not hire an au pair<br> without reading this book <p> Oh My, Au Pair A Complete Guide to Hiring and Hosting an Au Pair is a must-have guide for any family who has ever struggled to find good child care. Now, parents in need of some extra help have an honest, up-to-date resource from which to learn about all aspects of the au pair program-the good and the bad <p> Based on her experience hosting fourteen au pairs, working mom Nancy Felix explains the au pair program, answering all the important questions: <br> - Who are au pairs?<br> - How is an au pair different than a nanny?<br> - How can you avoid a disastrous au pair "cultural exchange"?<br> - How does hiring an au pair compare with a babysitter, daycare or nanny?<br> - What is the best agency for my family?<br> - How do I prepare for and conduct telephone interviews? <p> Whether you are trying to decide if an au pair is right for your family or you have hosted before and want a better experience this time, Oh My, Au Pair is a must-read <p> Nancy Felix lives in the New York City area with her family and her fourteenth au pair. <p> Cover artwork by<br> Claudine Hellmuth