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There are many au pair myths and stereotypes circulating that may leave parents confused about what hosting an au pair is really like. With over 30 years of experience, Au…

Whether your children are infants or school aged, Au Pair in America has various types of au pair program options to fit your family’s cultural care needs. Choose from three options: au…

Many host families want to know if their au pair can drive their children to school, appointments and after school activities. The answer is yes – your au pair’s responsibilities can include driving your children…

As the nation’s first legal au pair program, we at Au Pair in America have helped our share of families – 110,000 and growing! While every family is unique, we’ve noticed some…

Welcoming an au pair to your family means you will experience a cultural exchange experience like no other while getting assistance with flexible, reliable child care. But you may be wondering… “What exactly does an au pair do?” …

Although an au pair, nanny and babysitter all provide child care assistance and share some similar responsibilities, the terms are not interchangeable.   What is an Au Pair?  Au pair (French…

“Sara is a bright, responsible, and loving young woman who cares deeply about our children. She gets down on their level to play and show affection and exhibits such patience…

“Alessia has quickly become part of our family and our kids have enjoyed spending time with her. She is safety conscious, always happy to help, a great cook and most…

Au pairs — maybe you’ve met one at the playground or in the pick-up line at your child’s school, or maybe the concept is still new in your community. But what is an au pair?  …

Mother’s Day is right around the corner! What better way for au pairs to say “thank you” to their host mother than to help her little ones celebrate her big day! Here are 10 ideas for…