Dear Grannies,

An African proverb says: ‘It takes a village to raise a child.’ In our Western world, this principle has largely been lost, as author Michaeleen Douclef observes. While children in indigenous cultures still grow up in multi-generational households as a matter of course, families in our society have often shrunk to one or two parents and a few children – grandparents or relatives rarely live nearby.

But it doesn't have to be a whole village. Just a few experienced hands can make all the difference – for children and parents alike.

This is exactly where Granny Aupair comes in: families receive support in their everyday lives, while the temporary grannies contribute their experience, care and joy – and often get to know new cultures in the process.

Today, we would like to introduce you to three families who would soon like to welcome a loving temporary grandmother. And there are many more families waiting in our online community for a kind soul to enrich their lives with experience and warmth.

Very best wishes from

Your Michaela Hansen and Your Granny Aupair-Team

 

Two Families near Washington D.C.

Harpers Ferry or….

Located in the Appalachian Mountains, the US state of West Virginia has a huge number of national parks and forests to offer, making it a true paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. There are also many historic sites, beautiful shopping districts with locally produced handicrafts and farms serving fresh regional dishes to be discovered.

In the small town of Harpers Ferry on the Potomac River north of Washington D.C., an international diplomat‘s family of four (two daughters 3 years and 1 year) with the user name Isabel B. would like to welcome their next flexible, warm-hearted, ideally German- or Italian-speaking temporary grandma as a new family member  Little Luisa goes to kindergarten for a few mornings, baby Mathilda is still at home.

A large, quiet room in a spacious house in a rural setting is waiting for the Granny. All travelling expenses will be covered.

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….Arlington 

The White House, Capitol Hill, fascinating museums and beautiful parks – you can discover all this and more in the ‘Great White City’ of Washington, D.C. 

On the other side of the Potomac River, very close to the American capital, you can find the historic city of Arlington, home to the Pentagon and the National Cemetery, among other landmarks. Here, a family of five (user name ecdld110512) with a daughter, 11, and two sons, 8 and currently 8 months old, would like to welcome a warm-hearted, experienced temporary grandmother as a new ‘family team member’,primarily to help care for little William.

The mother works for the Washington Ballet and is away full-time for several weeks of the year. The father works from home a lot. The older children go to school until around 3 p.m., while little Will is still at home but will be going to nursery from January.

The Granny will have a lovely room with her own bathroom in a large house on the outskirts of town. Travel expenses will be covered in full. 

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Natural Paradise in South-West Germany 

Colourful wildflower meadows, forests, juniper heaths and impressive viewing points characterise the low mountain range and Geopark Swabian Alb in South-West Germany.

In the town of Albstadt is situated in the Zollernalb-Region near the beautiful Hohenzollern castle. Here a small family of three (user name Jessica-Martin) with a one-year-old girl and dog is looking for a toddler-experienced, nature-loving Granny Aupair, with driving licence who also likes to cook and bake to give the parents a hand.  

 The little girl is still at home. A nice large room with private bath in a big house in a rural area is provided for the Granny. The travel costs will be taken over in full.

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Think carefully about what would suit you as a Granny: 

Are you good at keeping yourself occupied (important if the family lives further away or in the countryside) or do you prefer a lively environment? Do you prefer city or country life, or would you simply like to try something completely new? These circumstances should also be taken into account when making your decision.

You can find more tips for Grannies here.