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. Some travel with us would be nice, and when we go to activities in the community (festivals, nature centers, etc) we would be happy for the au pair to come along if they would like. We do spend a lot of time with friends and the au pair would be welcome to do that sometimes as well if they are interested. We will respect the au pair's preferences on how much of their free time they would like to spend with us vs alone or with new friends they will make. We would be happy to help the au pair find things they might like to do--work out classes, art, music, etc.