Moving to a New Home and Bringing your Au Pair with you in Hampton Roads, Tidewater, Virginia, Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Suffolk, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, and Williamsburg

This weekend a YouTube video was in the news.  The video shows a two year old listening to her Daddy read her a bedtime story.  He is active duty military and deployed while she is growing up every day.  The video is touching as she claps her hands while he reads her a book on the screen.

The video, showcasing military life, reminded me about one benefit of au pairs that is not mentioned very often.  Because I live in a large military area, I am very aware of this benefit and talk with my families about it.  But, the benefit is not just for military.  All families can benefit.  In today’s corporate world, as well as the military, many families move under the demands of their careers.  For a family in the process of moving, an au pair is invaluable.  Unlike most nannies and any other form of childcare, an au pair can move with your family.  Below are many benefits of having childcare that moves with your family:

• Cohesiveness for your children during a disruptive time

During a move, schools change, houses change, rooms change, friends change.  One thing that does not have to change during a move is their caregiver.  It is reassuring for children to minimize any change possible during a move.

•  "The house is being shown, where do the children go?  The movers are here, what do I do with the children?  We need to unpack, how can I accomplish that?"

With an au pair, these types of questions are easily answered.  The au pair can help the children continue their daily life, minimizing the impact of the moving process in both locations.  Ballet lessons, soccer games, and school work at the library can continue for the children under the guidance of their au pair.

• Easing the transition into a new community

An au pair can help the entire family ease into a new community.  From researching new ballet studios to finding the neighborhood soccer team, an au pair is a valuable asset for host parents while they are at work adjusting to their own new environment.

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