I was nervous about hiring an au pair. I worried it would feel like raising another child. My choice wasn't so hard to make because of the savings in childcare and our move to a bigger home. Our ...

Denaye Barahona is a parent and child therapist. She hired an au pair for the first time when her kids were 2 and 4 years old. She is especially grateful for the relationships this type of childcare ...

Au pairs can seem like a great solution to the problem of child care. Oftentimes they are. But issues can arise if corners are cut.