Parents across the United States are struggling more than ever to find child care that works for their families. With child care staff shortages and rising costs due to inflation,…
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Cultural Exchange in Paradise: Oahu’s Medical and Military Host Families Rely on Au Pairs
by Au Pair in America July 30, 2020Hawaii is the perfect place to experience a true cultural exchange experience — it has multiculturalism at its core. It’s also a place filled with medical and military families serving…
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5 Benefits of Au Pair Child Care for Military Families
by Au Pair in America July 29, 2020The life of a military family is unpredictable. Military families have unique child care needs and require flexibility and reliability. Au pairs are typically young international visitors who travel to…
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5 Fall Family Activities to Share with Your Au Pair
by kpolosino September 20, 2019The official first day of fall is right around the corner! As cooler temperatures begin to sweep much of the U.S., it’s a great time to introduce your au pair…
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How Hosting an Au Pair Simplifies the School-Day Routine
by kpolosino August 29, 2019With summer ending, families with school-aged children are preparing for the start of the new school year. For many families, the morning is a stressful time of day, from waking…
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6 Reasons Why an Au Pair is a Great Solution for Child Care in California
by kpolosino June 13, 2019With its sunny beaches, mild climate, vibrant cities, and beautiful coastline, California boasts many compelling reasons why it’s a great place to live and raise a family. However, a recent…
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3 Summer Activity Ideas for Children (and Their Au Pairs!)
by kpolosino June 7, 2019The summer season has officially begun! If you’re looking for some creative ideas to fill these longer summer days and keep boredom at bay, here are a few summer activity…
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Polish Au Pair Sylwia Encourages Her Host Children to Seek Adventure
by kpolosino May 31, 2019Polish au pair Sylwia arrived in the U.S. ready for a challenge! With two active toddlers already eagerly awaiting her and her host mother’s baby due within days of Sylwia’s…
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Czech Au Pair Taťána Leaves Her Mark
by kpolosino May 17, 2019Sometimes, it seems like certain people come into our lives right when we need them, and the resulting relationship changes each person for the better. That’s certainly the case with…
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9 Times Hosting an Au Pair Makes Life Easier
by Au Pair in America May 15, 2019When it comes to child care, hosting an au pair helps make parenting easier — it saves you both time and stress! Whether it’s getting your children to and from…