One of the HUGE benefits to having an Au Pair, is you set the schedule. If it changes you don't need to find different childcare to accommodate the change. Not having to worry about care when the kids get sick or if the kids have off from school for a snow day, is also a huge PLUS. Did I mention how affordable Au Pairs are? Who would have thought you could have live-in childcare for about $346/wk? If you want somebody reliable and trustworthy who can engage with your children, help with their laundry, meals, errands and more....this could be the perfect solution to your family's needs!