Dear family,

Having a Granny Aupair in the house is definitely a great relief - you don't always have to worry about your offspring and can keep your mind free for other tasks. And yet some young parents are wary about contacting a Granny Aupair: What if you don't get along? After all, women of this age have a lot of experience, will they be willing to listen to younger parents? 

These doubts are understandable, but mostly totally unfounded. Due to their long life experience, Grannies know that everyone is different. Granny Aupairs adapt to the new circumstances and at the same time bring a breath of fresh air with them. A new person in the house always means change. But you can determine whether this will be positive or negative right from the outset: Talk to each other beforehand on the phone, by Skype or Facetime, and/or exchange views by e-mail. That way you can quickly find out whether you agree on certain subjects.

There are no rights or wrongs here: what isn’t acceptable for one person can be ideal for another. With this freedom in mind, you can confidently embark on the Granny adventure and find out how this way of support can change your life. In many cases, the Granny Aupair even turns out to be a motherly friend who can enrich the life not only of the children but also of the parents. 

At the moment about 90 Grannies among others from Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, the United States, Australia and Brazil are looking for a nice family to support with their life experience and gusto. We would like to introduce three of them to you below. And you can see more Granny profiles on our community. 

Very best wishes from

your Michaela Hansen und your Granny Aupair-Team

 

Warmhearted and organized: Granny Gerti

At very short notice, Granny Gerti (user name Gerti1964) would like to help out a family for four to six weeks in March/April or support someone as a companion. The 58-year-old career coach and family counsellor likes baking and cooking, walking and reading.

As a mother of two grown-up daughters and grandma of two small grandchildren, the Austrian has a lot of experience with children and is very keen about spending time with them.  In her profile she writes: "I want to be a support for the family (or a woman) and at the same time get to know the country and the people, possibly improve my English or learn a new language."

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Experienced und flexibel –Australian Granny Andrea

Granny Andrea (user name: Sam67) would also like to support a lovely family as soon as possible. The 54-year-old former head of a kindergarten and current geriatric carer is a native of Sri Lanka, currently lives in Australia and already has a lot of experience working abroad.

The mother of two stepchildren is very sporty, loves cooking, nature and travelling and has a lot of professional experience with children of different ages. In her profile she writes: „I believe through my diversity and extensive experiences, I have a lot of life skills, love, care and compassion  to offer a family or to be a joyful companion to a person seeking friendship and company, whilst enjoying the hospitality and beauty of a new culture that Granny Aupair would offer. Life is an amazing  adventure to be embraced and embarked on whatever your age!“

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Caring and accomplished: Granny Johanna 

Preferably from the beginning of September Granny Johanna (user name: Johanna W.) would like to apply her knowledge as paediatric nurse and childminder in a family in Europe, for instance in Scandinavia, for around 2 months. Due to her experience the 55 year old can also care for a child with special needs or a chronic illness.

The mother of three adult daughters is sporty and loves cooking, biking and handcrafts. She states in her profile: "I would like to support a family and get to know the country in the process. I would also like to expand my language skills. I enjoy accompanying children in their development."

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Sort out in advance when the Granny will have time at her own disposal. Is she invited to take part in the family activities or do you also want to have time for yourself as a family? Also give the Granny the chance to get to know her host country or the new environment.

At first, living together will probably be as unfamiliar for you as it is for the Granny - give each other time and be patient as things settle in.

 

 

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