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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Good suggestion above.  Really focus on the family and if you feel comfortable/have a connection with them.

Then treat it as a serious commitment.

Ask a lot of questions.  If there's anything you don't understand or need repeated, please ask.
Half of the problems between APs and families are just communication problems and bad assumptions being made.

Stay off your cell phone while working.

Ask for, and read thoroughly, the AP manual before you commit to match, and then again when you arrive.
Most HPs spend a lot of time on these manuals and they really contain all their rules and expectations[/quote]

Great advice and give the HP some time to download and prep/plan for the next day st night.  Give them a little space.  [/quote]

+1 our rock star au pair came to us with a printed, laminated copy of the manual. Our below stellar au pair revealed to us that she had her parents review it and they told her what questions to ask....[/quote]

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