Au Pair App Guides
Step-by-step guides for getting the most out of AuPairSync. Learn how to use the dashboard, tasks, calendar, messages, shopping lists, and more.
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Getting Started: Your First Steps as a Host Family
Step-by-step guide for new host families on AuPairSync: add your children, set up school schedules, create recurring activities and invite your au pair.
7 min read
Babysitting Requests: How to Request, Accept & Track Extra Childcare
Learn how AuPairSync's babysitting request system works. Parents create requests with dates, times, and children — au pairs accept or decline with one tap.
5 min read
Time Off Requests: How to Request, Approve & Track Au Pair Leave
How AuPairSync's time-off requests work: au pairs submit dates and a reason, parents approve or deny with one tap, and everyone sees the result.
5 min read
Announcements: How to Keep Your Whole Family in the Loop
Use AuPairSync's announcements to share updates, schedule changes, reminders and celebrations with your au pair and family, so nothing gets missed.
6 min read
Shopping Lists: The Complete Guide to Shared Grocery Shopping
Create, share and manage shopping lists in AuPairSync, step by step: smart suggestions, real-time check-off and expense claims.
8 min read
Streamlining Communication with the Message Hub
How to use AuPairSync's message hub for family communication: messaging best practices, notification settings and keeping conversations organized.
7 min read
Coordinating Schedules with the Shared Calendar
Coordinate the family schedule with AuPairSync's shared calendar: best practices for managing events, avoiding conflicts and keeping everyone in sync.
6 min read
Managing Tasks with Photos and Context
Create clear au pair tasks with photos and context, so your au pair knows exactly what to do. A step-by-step guide to visual task assignments.
7 min read