Dear Ladies,

For a long time scientists assumed that the development of the brain is completed with the adult age and that we only “deteriorate” mentally during the further course of our lives. But far from it! Studies now show that new nerve connections are formed by learning processes even in advanced age. In order to keep the mind fit, however, the obligatory crossword puzzle or brainteasers are not enough. Rather, it is more about looking for new and complex experiences. New tasks, new projects bring us to a whole new performance capacity on a mental level.

A very special challenge is also offered by Granny Aupair: getting to know a new culture, meeting new people or learning another language! And this in a family, as a companion or in a social project.

Thus we frequently receive messages from Grannies, like Uschi (68), who was a companion South Africa: „I have become a totally different person, I am painting again, I have lots of energy once more“, wrote Uschi (68) who was a companion in South Africa. Others call Granny Aupair a veritable fountain of youth. To see more feedbacks from Grannies click here – just have courage, be curious!

We introduce you to two families from our long list, who are looking for a loving temporary Granny below. You can find out more at www.granny-aupair.com

Best wishes from your 

Michaela Hansen and your Granny Aupair-Team

 

Venice of the North

First class culture, beautiful nature, varied cuisine, excellent shopping and nightlife, as well as the thousands of archipelago off the coast: Stockholm, the  "Venice of the North" has a lot to offer. Here in the Swedish metropolis a family of five (mother and four children, three girls 13,11,8 and a boy 5 years old) with the user name Elena D. is looking for a loving temporary Granny as from April, to help look after the younger children in the afternoons and a few evenings a week. The children go to school until 15:30. A nice room with private bath in a large flat as well as a car will be made available for the Granny, who should also have a driving licence. The travel costs will be taken over completely.
 
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In the Heart of the Rhein-Main Area

Surrounded by the beautiful nature park Bergstraße-Odenwald and situated near the cities of Darmstadt and Frankfurt, the town of Ober-Ramstadt lies in the heart of the so-called Rhein-Main area in the federal state of Hessen in Germany. Here a family of five (user name DieAfamilie) with a four year old girl and baby boy and girl twins are looking forward to welcoming a loving temporary Granny to their house as soon as possible to lend a helping hand with the children. Little Anna goes to kindergarten until the afternoon every day and the mum is still at home at the moment with the twins. A lovely room with private bath in a large house on the outskirts is waiting for the Granny, who should have a driving license. The travel costs will be taken over in part. 

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10 bits of advice to make being a Granny Aupair easier

Compiled by Granny Anke, who was in France for four months as a Granny Aupair.

1. You are basically keen on occupying yourself with (young) children.
2. You discuss mutual expectations with the family.
3. You are curious (in the sense of positive-open minded) to get to know other family structures and integrate yourself into the new surroundings.
4. You can work in a structured and forward-looking manner and see your main job as backing up the parents and taking over some of the child care from them, so that everyday life works better. You can discover the country and its people in your spare time.
5. You are reliable and resilient.
6. You let yourself in for the family and its way of life. There is a reason why it is like it is.
7. You should sort out if suggestions for improvements are desired. You are only accompanying the family for a short time and principally should not question established rules, even if you yourself would do things differently.
8. Bring a time consuming occupation with you from home, which you like doing to bridge waiting time and spare hours contentedly.
9. Try making social contacts outside the family. This helps against homesickness, brings some diversion and broadens the horizon in your new surroundings. In addition you can receive valuable insider information this way.
10. If necessary you should try to learn the language.

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