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Reply to "I suspect my au pair is really homesick, but she's says she's doing great"
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[quote=Anonymous]I think encouraging them to do the things they're supposed to - like enroll and classes and go to au pair events - helps. Also, include her in your dinners/lunches/outings out as much as possible, especially in the beginning. Like - could you plan a trip to a museum with your kids and her over the weekend? I think when the weather is nicer it could improve her mood a little too - the winter is hard when you're stuck in teh house. With Easter coming up, make sure she gets a basket (even if it's inexpensive things) - I do this for all the little holidays so they feel included. I like the pp idea about Starbucks gift cards too. Also, have you shown her around town/DC? We live in arlington and she doesn't have a car, so early on I make sure that I take on ther on the bus, metro, etc. so she is comfortable getting places.[/quote]
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