The first annual International Au Pair Day (IAPD) will be celebrated this upcoming Sunday, November 24th, 2019. Together, let’s celebrate our incredible au pairs from around the world! What is…
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Cultural ExchangeEvents
International Education Week (IEW) is Here!
by Au Pair in America November 14, 2019International Education Week (IEW) 2019 is upon us! This week of recognition began in 2000 and is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs…
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Let Them Eat Cheese! French Au Pair Lucie Introduces American Children to Her Country’s Finest Fromage
by Au Pair in America October 1, 2019A lucky classroom full of American children recently received a fun (and flavorsome) lesson on French culture from Lucie, a French Au Pair in America au pair living with a…
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5 Fall Family Activities to Share with Your Au Pair
by Au Pair in America 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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Sharing Their Culture: Au Pairs from Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina Bring Their Countries to the Classroom
by Au Pair in America September 5, 2019When au pairs from around the world spend a year in the U.S. through the Au Pair in America program, they eagerly share their home culture with not only their…
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International Exchange Day 2019 was a huge success! International Exchange Day (formerly known as “J Day”) is an annual nationwide celebration of international education and cultural exchanges. Founded in 2014…
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All Around the Town with Au Pair Martyna, Tour Guide Extraordinaire!
by Au Pair in America July 11, 2019We recently announced the recipients of our 2019 Au Pair in America Community Service Awards, and we’d like to highlight the volunteer efforts of our first place winner, Martyna from…
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Au Pairs Reflect on Fourth of July, What United States Means to Them
by Au Pair in America July 2, 2019All across the United States, Au Pair in America au pairs from over 50 countries are learning about American traditions, teaching their host families about their own cultures, and so…
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Brazilian Au Pair Shares Her Culture with Children in Illinois
by Au Pair in America July 1, 2019Au pairs from Au Pair in America help foster cultural exchange and understanding not only within their own host family, but also in their local communities. As cultural ambassadors representing…
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Congratulations to Our 2019 Au Pair Community Service Award Winners!
by Au Pair in America June 21, 2019We are delighted to announce the winners of our 2019 Au Pair Community Service Awards! Through these awards, Au Pair in America celebrates au pairs making a difference through volunteer…