76. The First 72 Hours: How to Set Your Au Pair (and Yourself) Up for Success

Hey Doc,

If you're bringing an au pair into your home, congratulations on building your paid village!

But now what?

The first 72 hours are a critical window. Not for work (they can’t technically start yet), but for setting the tone of your entire year together. This episode walks you through exactly what to do and what not to do, to help your au pair feel welcomed, prepared, and clear on your expectations.

Whether it’s your first au pair or your fifth, this is how we’ve set things up in our home to reduce stress, avoid rematch, and build real connection from day one.

In this episode, I cover:

• The mindset shift that makes the welcome feel warm
• Why you must treat this like onboarding and not a “get-to-know-you” hangout
• How we assess driving safety before Monday morning drop-off
• What goes into our very first family-au pair meeting (yes, there’s a handbook)

Your home. Your babies. Your boundaries.

Let’s make the most of these three days and set everyone up to succeed.

If you’re thinking about starting your Au Pair journey, grab my Au Pair Checklist to help you get clear on your needs, prepare your home, and avoid common host mom pitfalls before they even happen.

What did you think of the episode, doc? Let me know!

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