Everything We Wish We'd Known
* What They Don't Tell You About Being an Au Pair
We've all been there, wondering what being an au pair is really like. This book has the honest answers and practical advice we wish we'd had when we were starting out. Written by people who've actually lived it.
What's Included:
We've Been Where You Are
* Start your journey with confidence
We understand what you're going through because we've been there too. Every placement matters to us, and we're here to support you through the whole process. You don't have to figure this out alone.
What's Included:
Real Talk From Real Au Pairs
* Real stories, no filters
Every week we share what really happens. Not the Instagram-perfect stuff, but the real conversations. Like how homesickness hits at weird times and how you accidentally become part of a new family.
What's Included:
We're Here
* Connect with your global family
This is where you come when you need people who actually understand. Having a rough day? Someone here has been there. Want to celebrate something? We're here for that too.
What's Included:
Who We Are
Experienced
Au Pairs
and Families
Feeling completely lost about the whole au pair thing? Yeah, we started Au Pair Petals because we've been there. We know how overwhelming it can feel to navigate this process, so we created a place where families and au pairs can get real support and make genuine connections. Pretty simple, really.
What We're All About
We connect au pairs and host families, handling all the logistics so you can focus on creating meaningful cultural exchanges and lifelong memories together.
Personalized Guidance
We provide tailored advice and honest insights to help both au pairs and host families navigate their unique path.
Thoughtful Matching
We carefully connect families and au pairs based on values, lifestyles, and goals to create lasting relationships.
Comprehensive Support
Complete preparation and continuous guidance ensure you're supported at every stage of your journey.
Cultural Exchange
We foster meaningful connections rooted in mutual respect, open communication, and genuine understanding.
Real connections, real results
lasting relationships
We understand that finding the right au pair or host family isn't just about matching requirements on paper. It's about creating connections that feel natural and relationships that thrive. We take the time to really get to know everyone involved, so every placement feels like it was meant to be.
How
We're
different
We're all about real connections, not just checking boxes. Every match we make feels right because we actually get to know everyone involved.
PERSONAL MATCHING
We take time to understand what makes your family tick and find au pairs who genuinely fit.
FAMILY-FIRST THINKING
Every household is different, and we totally get that. Your way works for you.
SUPPORT THAT STICKS AROUND
We don't disappear after placement day. We're here for the whole adventure.
CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING
Helping everyone navigate those "wait, how do we do this?" cultural moments with ease.
WE ACTUALLY CARE
You're not just another file to us. We treat everyone like family because that's what this is all about.
REAL PEOPLE, REAL HELP
When you call or text, you'll talk to someone who knows your situation and actually wants to help.
Stories from our community
Real experiences from au pairs and host families who have found success through our cultural exchange programs.
AuPair Petals guided me every step of the way, from figuring out paperwork to settling into life in Germany. Their support made it feel like I had a friend helping me chase my Au pair dream.
The comprehensive preparation program gave me confidence to succeed. Anna, the manager, truly cares about each au pair's success.
Grace
Au Pair in Berlin
Ready to Share Your Story?
Join our community of successful au pairs and host families. Start your cultural exchange journey today.