The children
Initially, children might have difficulty in adjusting themselves to the Au Pair so she will have to work hard to gain their trust and cooperation. The first few weeks are very important, since the relationship the Au Pair will have with the children she is in charge of, could set the duration of her stay with the Host Family. Mutual adaptation will also depend on the personality of the children.
We always advice our au pairs to follow these guidelines:
· To be flexible and try to adapt as well as they can to the house and
children’s routine.
· To continue the daily patterns the children follow, to help them to feel more secure.
· Not to try to impress her personality at first.
· To be tolerant and do not force the situation.
· Gradually play with something that attract their attention
· To avoid confrontation between the children.