For Mother’s Day, we asked our au pairs to share what they love about their host moms! Au pair Fergie from Colombia who is hosted in Michigan had so many…
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Host Family Stories
Au Pair Provides Sense of Calm, Stability for Host Family During Pandemic
by Au Pair in America May 7, 2020An 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…
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Host Family Stories
Au Pair Arriving During COVID-19 Welcomed Creatively by Host Family
by Au Pair in America May 1, 2020It’s not easy being an au pair in the midst of a global pandemic. Quarantining, social isolation and social distancing are not the norm for anyone, but certainly not for…
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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…
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Au Pair Stories
10 Mantras to Live By During COVID-19 — from an Au Pair!
by Au Pair in America April 2, 2020Looking 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…
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Talking to Children About Coronavirus (COVID-19): Explaining Social Distancing, Handwashing, and Other Precautions
by Au Pair in America March 26, 2020Children 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…
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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!…
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Au Pair Stories
German Au Pair Returns Home After Two Unforgettable Years
by Au Pair in America January 6, 2020We love hearing about the experiences of au pairs and host families at Au Pair in America! We received a touching letter from German au pair Carola, who recently returned…
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Host Family Stories
How it Feels When Your Au Pair Leaves: A Host Mom Says Goodbye
by Au Pair in America December 20, 2019When you host an au pair with Au Pair in America, our goal is to place someone with you who will become a part of your family as they provide…
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Host Family Stories
International Education Week – Host Families Share The Impact of Cultural Exchange
by Au Pair in America November 21, 2019For International Education Week, we would like to share touching stories from Au Pair in America host families that illustrate the power of cultural exchange. International Education Week (IEW) is…