One of the unique benefits of hosting an au pair is the opportunity it provides for the children (and the host parents, if they’re so inclined) to learn or further…
Au Pair in America
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Charne from South Africa, who lives with her host family in the Chicago area, gives us a peek into her daily life and shares her favorite things about being an…
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Cultural ExchangeHost Family Stories
Generations: A Host Grandfather’s Perspective on His Grandchildren’s Au Pair
by Au Pair in America August 2, 2018When an au pair joins an American host family, everyone in the family benefits from the cultural exchange experience — parents, children — even grandparents! The father of a host…
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A Special Coach for the Special Olympics
by Au Pair in America July 27, 2018We recently announced the winners of our annual Au Pair in America Community Service Award contest, and we’d like to highlight the volunteer efforts of one of our Brazilian au…
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Au Pair Stories
Au Pair Spotlight: Bruna from Brazil Receives ESL Award
by Au Pair in America July 20, 2018Bruna from Brazil, an au pair living with a host family in New York, recently received the Outstanding Student Award in her ESL class. At the awards dinner, Bruna had…
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Around the World: A Host Child Reflects on Growing Up with Au Pairs
by Au Pair in America July 13, 2018Having grown up with au pairs for most of her childhood, Cassie from Illinois, who recently graduated from high school and is heading to college in upstate New York this…
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Announcing the 2018 Au Pair Community Service Award Winners!
by Au Pair in America June 28, 2018Every year, we are humbled and impressed by all of the ways in which our au pairs give back to their American host communities through volunteer work. We celebrate the…
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Tabea from Germany Leaves Her Mark
by Au Pair in America June 22, 2018When making the decision to host an au pair, families usually have an idea of what they require in terms of child care—their weekly schedule, the au pair’s experience level,…
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Luiza Introduces Brazil at Multicultural Night
by Au Pair in America June 14, 2018When a host family welcomes an au pair, they are bringing new cultural awareness and experiences not only to themselves, but also to their community, as au pairs tend to…
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Au Pair Aimé and Host Mom Anne: A Perfect Match
by Au Pair in America June 8, 2018One of the best features of hosting an au pair is the close relationship that develops between the host family and the au pair; in particular, au pairs and host…