In this episode, I’m walking you through the process of welcoming an au pair into our family. I talk about what led to the decision, how we made it work, and the big (often unexpected) lessons I’ve learned along the way.
It’s not just about childcare. This season has brought up big things around capacity, communication, asking for support, and what it means to be resourceful *and* honest about your limits as a mum.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- What pushed us to seek more support and why it wasn’t optional
- How I knew I had to communicate my needs more clearly (even when it felt uncomfortable)
- What I learned about receiving help and being open to community
- Why capable doesn’t have to mean silent, and how I practised being both
- What I’ll carry forward from this season, even beyond having an au pair
Whether you’re thinking about extra help or just need permission to say “this is too much,” this one is full of real talk and hard earned lessons and sharing the whole process with you.
Pop it in your ears now. I’m so glad we get to have these chats.
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