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Au Pair in America is the nation's first legal au pair program. Since 1986, we have provided the best child care opportunities to host families across the U.S. and au pairs from around the world.
Host parents have many responsibilities and are often very busy. Maintaining a good relationship with your au pair is essential and can prevent many potential issues. Below are a few simple things you can do to help your au pair match flourish. Communication – Make time every couple of weeks for a check-in conversation. This Read More
Have you ever been to a drive-in movie? Drive-in movies are outdoor theaters where the movie is projected on a large screen and you watch from your car. There were once over 4,000 drive-in theaters in the U.S., and now only a few hundred remain. If you want the full-on experience of a drive-in movie Read More
When the weather is nice, we spend more time outdoors with the children. Playing in the back yard, at the playground, or walking on nature trails are great ways to get fresh air and exercise. What are ticks? – Ticks are small mites that attach to the skin and suck blood. Click HERE to see examples of Read More
For our May Cluster Meeting, we met at Greenbelt Park. Au pairs got a chance to socialize and try the American campfire favorite, s’mores. We also discussed summer childcare safety and how to spot ticks. And we celebrated a birthday. Read More
These tips are not intended to scare you, but to make you aware of some simple things you can do to prevent being the victim of a crime. When you get into an Uber or Lyft, make sure the vehicle matches the description and the driver is who the app shows. When riding on metro, Read More
Holidays and vacations are a great opportunity to rest, recharge and explore the U.S. Memorial Day Weekend (May 23-25 this year) is the unofficial start of summer travel season. Here are some reminders about program rules regarding holidays and vacations. Holidays Host families are not required to give au pairs any specific holidays. Each host family will make Read More
We live in a time of constant sharing through social media. We often share pictures, plans of somewhere we are going, or rants about problems, without thinking much about who will see it and what could be the consequences. Before clicking “post”, stop to think: Am I violating someone’s privacy? Am I sharing personal information Read More
In celebration of Au Pair in America’s 40th birthday in 2026, our April cluster meeting was a festive birthday-themed gathering. We marked the occasion with fun activities, including bingo and a team game where participants competed to name as many U.S. states as possible. Everyone enjoyed cupcakes as part of the celebration. In addition to Read More
“Game plan” means a strategy for how you are going to accomplish something. In the case of keeping kids from getting bored and/or into trouble, the best way to prevent it is to keep them busy with safe, fun activities. When there are days home from school, letting kids sit around watching TV or playing video Read More
The National Cherry Blossom Festival is an annual event that celebrates springtime in Washington, DC as well as the 1912 gift of the cherry blossom trees and the enduring friendship between the people of the United States and Japan. This year’s festival will be MARCH 20-APRIL 12! This year the events are back in-person. The Read More
