au pair

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…

Please note: As of August 2024, Verywell Family is now Parents.com. Verywell Family, a modern resource for pregnancy and parenting – and a partner of the Cleveland Clinic – has named…

Learn today, use tomorrow – this is one of the philosophies that shapes the Au Pair in America program. Au pairs know they’ll remember their time as exchange participants for…

Au pair Roni from Israel reached out to us because she wanted to celebrate 6 months of being with her host family in Nevada. Check out what she had to…

An au pair can truly make a huge difference in the lives of a host family, especially during extraordinary times like these. Check out this beautiful reflection from one of…

Sandee has trained over 10,000 au pairs in her nearly 25 years as an Au Pair in America Orientation Leader. Check out her tried and true favorite activities for preschoolers and…

Looking for some tips on staying positive during COVID-19? We recently received inspiring advice from an au pair on how to find happiness through these uncertain times. Wanessa, a 24-year-old…

Children around the world are adjusting to a drastically different lifestyle. With schools around the world closed and playdates, dance classes, and playgrounds closed, children may struggle to understand why…

Working from home with kids can be a challenge. If you’re lucky enough to be working from home with an au pair, you have assistance with childcare covered – check!…