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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Can you encourage her to invite a girlfriend over for a nice lunch (that maybe you could help with) on the weekend? Then maybe treat them to movie tickets? It'd be a nice gesture, even once a month or so.
Does she seem to have enough money to do other stuff on her own with friends?

You could even show your children how to participate with the lunch preparation for their au pair.

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I like this idea - thanks!  We're going on a little day trip this weekend and our AP is joining us.  I think I'll ask if she wants to bring a friend.  I don't think it's a money thing - her parents paid for her agency fee and for a few medical expenses that have come up, so I think all her stipend money is pure spending money (we pay for everything else).  I have given her Starbucks gift cards and movie ticket coupons a few times as little treats since she's arrived too.

But I like the idea of subtely encouraging friendships.  Maybe I'll ask if there's an au pair nearby that wants to do a playdate.  I don't want to go so far as meddling is the thing - where is it helpful and where is it annoying and not my place? :)  [/quote]

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