St. Patrick’s Day is coming up, and to celebrate the Luck of the Irish, we have a fun printable for your children and au pair! Download the coloring page by…
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In-Laws & More: The Perks and Pitfalls of Family Child Care
by Au Pair in America March 14, 2018When I returned to work after maternity leave with both of my small children, my husband’s parents came to stay with my family for several months each time to provide…
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Au Pair of the Year Award Winner: Supattra from Thailand
by Au Pair in America February 27, 2018We 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…
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Love at First Skype
by Au Pair in America February 14, 2018Host 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…
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Valentine’s Day Coloring Pages & More!
by Au Pair in America February 12, 2018It’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…
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Au Pair of the Year Second Place Winner: Karla from Mexico
by Au Pair in America February 7, 2018We 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…
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Au Pair Spotlight: Here’s the Story of a Lovely Lady
by Au Pair in America January 24, 2018Many 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…
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You Might Need an Au Pair If…
by Au Pair in America January 17, 2018If 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…
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Announcing the 2017 Au Pair of the Year!
by Au Pair in America January 10, 2018Every 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…
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Kid Crafts: Fall Leaf Painting
by Au Pair in America November 21, 2017The 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),…