Parenting

One of the most valuable features of the cultural exchange experience that hosting an au pair provides for our host families is the love of language and learning that it…

Host 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…

When 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…

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…

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…

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…

If 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…

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),…