What is it really like when an au pair first arrives in the U.S. and joins her host family? One of our families in New Jersey recently shared the experience…
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From New Parents to New Host Parents: A Host Family’s Unconventional Journey
by Au Pair in America March 29, 2018Host mother Amy from Chicago recently shared with us the touching story of her whirlwind journey from new mom to au pair host mother. When she and her husband received…
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Au Pair Spotlight: Sandra from Colombia Goes Above and Beyond
by Au Pair in America March 23, 2018When families choose to host an au pair with Au Pair in America, they are often surprised by the degree to which their au pair becomes a real member of…
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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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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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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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The Gift of Time
by Au Pair in America December 15, 2017If you ask busy working parents what is on their wish list this holiday season, you might get a half-hearted request for something tangible, like a new cell phone, or…
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Find Your Work-Life Balance When You Host an Au Pair
by Au Pair in America October 18, 2017Working at home without interruption, scheduling date night with your spouse or attending an important meeting during after-school hours can be a challenge for working parents. The endless juggling of…