It’s been five years since Frida Norberg, an au pair from Sweden, became a pilot with the assistance of her wonderful host family. Please enjoy her inspiring story: I became…
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Boston Au Pairs Enjoy Traditional Thanksgiving with Cultural Twist
by Au Pair in America November 6, 2017Thanksgiving is a wonderful opportunity for au pairs and families to get together and celebrate holiday traditions. As you are getting ready for this year’s festivities, here’s a look back…
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Find Your Work-Life Balance When You Host an Au Pair
by Au Pair in America October 18, 2017Working at home without interruption, scheduling date night with your spouse or attending an important meeting during after-school hours can be a challenge for working parents. The endless juggling of…
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Au Pairs Visit the State House
by Au Pair in America October 10, 2017A group of au pairs in Boston recently enjoyed a tour of the Massachusetts State House and a Mock Legislation event. Community Counselor Debra Welch organized this fantastic cultural experience…
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Accent on America: Joanne Shares Her Story
by Au Pair in America October 2, 2017Twenty years ago, a young woman from New Zealand named Joanne came to the United States for the first time, to be an au pair for a family in Connecticut.…
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Au Pair in America Participants Make a Difference
by Au Pair in America September 28, 2017Recently, Au Pair in America participants had the opportunity to show up in support of a very special cause in Fairfield, Connecticut: the 5th Annual Only You Foundation 5k. The…
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Former Au Pair Recommends Cultural Exchange Experience
by Au Pair in America August 15, 2017Martyna, a former au pair from Poland, now works in our UK office after working as an interviewer for prospective au pairs in her home country. Her journey through cultural…
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Texas Au Pairs Celebrate J Day
by Au Pair in America August 7, 2017Robin Leon and Mary Stankovich are Au Pair in America community counselors in Austin, Texas. They arranged a shoe collection, dance lesson and desserts to celebrate J Day 2017 with…
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J Day around the USA
by Au Pair in America August 3, 2017J Day is a nationwide celebration of the power of international exchange. J Day 2017 is officially Monday, August 7. In honor of this great day, many Au Pair in…
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Keeping up with the Davis Family: Au Pair Katrin from Germany
by Au Pair in America July 24, 2017Nearly twenty years ago, a young woman named Katrin traveled from her home in Germany to become an au pair with the Davis family in Illinois. Katrin now lives in…