Please tell us about your child's personality and interests. Also include any specific dietary, behavioral or other challenges your au pair might need to know about: Oliver is a very happy and observant infant. He loves to crawl now but won't be too long before he starts to walk. He loves music and playing with toys. He is a very affectionate baby, loves to hug those who take great care of him.
Additional information
Are you currently expecting or do you anticipate adding another child to your home this year (pregnancy or adoption)? No
Have you ever had live-in childcare before? No
Describe your family's interests. What activities are you involved in? We love spending our free time with our children doing activities that they enjoy, such as going to the zoo, museum, swimming, sports games and visiting relatives. We also love traveling.
Describe a typical weekday in your home (daily routine, schedule, chores, activities) Mom leaves for work early around 6am. Hopefully kids will stay asleep until 7am. Wesley goes to preschool at 8am until 3pm. Oliver stays home for now until he's a little bit older. Dad works from home in his office. Oliver naps once in the morning and once in the afternoon. Oliver enjoys stroller ride around the neighborhood and playing with toys at home. Mom comes back home in the afternoon. Family will either cook together or go out to eat dinner. Family spend some time together playing at home or in the neighborhood park. Bed time is around 8pm.
Describe a typical weekend in your home. We enjoy visiting the zoo, children's museum, aquarium, sports or music events, and spending time with extended family.
Describe the frequency and duration of business travel. Dad travels for work once in every couple months. He usually leaves for about 5 days at a time.
Describe the frequency and duration of evening activities that take you outside the home. Parents go out without the kids about once a month for dinner.
Describe the relationship you would like to develop with your au pair as host parents. Like a family member!
How would you like your au pair to integrate with your family outside of work hours? Consider which activities you would like to share versus times when you would provide your au pair with independent time. It will be up to the au pair. We would love to spend time with the au pair as much as she likes. We would take her to the activities we enjoy.
What is your communication style as a family? How do you like to resolve challenges and miscommunication? We value honesty and respect for one another.
Describe any limits you might have on your au pair inviting friends, visitors or overnight guests to your home. We would like the au pair to discuss with us then decide. We will value her time and willingness to explore American culture.
Please outline any curfews or household rules you would like your au pair to follow. No shoes in the house please