Child Care

We are pleased to spotlight the third-place winner of our 2017 Au Pair of the Year contest, Supattra “Oi” Jairew, an au pair from Thailand. A teacher in her home…

Host Families Share How They Knew Their Au Pair Was THE ONE To celebrate Valentine’s Day, we recently asked some of our current host families to share with us the…

It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and to celebrate this day of love, we have some fun printables for your children (and au pair) to get in the loving spirit. Download coloring…

We recently announced our 2017 Au Pair of the Year contest winners, and we are pleased to spotlight our second-place winner, Karla Aguilera Garcia, an au pair from Mexico who…

Many of our au pairs go above and beyond the call of duty, becoming indispensable members of their American host families and forming never-ending bonds. One of our host families…

If your current child care arrangement is aggravating rather than relieving your stress level, it might be time to consider other options. Here’s a handy guide to help you determine…

Every year we have the challenging but rewarding task of selecting the Au Pair of the Year contest winners. With a record number of nominations by host families, the competition…

What does an au pair’s typical day look like? If you’re considering hosting an au pair, you might be trying to picture what your family’s life would be like with…

As a full-time working mother of an infant and a 2-year-old, I sometimes struggle to keep my family and home running smoothly. At no time is this struggle more real…

The Fall season is filled with exciting activity options for kids—apple picking, hayrides, leaf-collecting. If you’re looking for an easy, engaging fall craft project for your children (or host children),…