Spring is one of the most spiritually and culturally rich seasons on the calendar. Across the world, families celebrate this time of year with traditions rooted in faith, community, and…
Spring break has a way of sneaking up on you. One week, it feels far away; the next, you’re staring down ten days with nowhere to be and children to…
With shorter days and lower temperatures, it’s easy to feel a bit down during the winter. But the slower pace of the season is an excellent opportunity for your children to try out some new activities and for parents to practice self-care.…
The new year offers the opportunity to refresh your routines and try something different—and hosting an au pair is an excellent way to do just that. Families who choose to…
From never-ending waitlists to childcare that doesn’t fit changing or complex schedules, finding the right care as a suburban family can be a major source of stress. Fortunately, au pairs…
At Au Pair in America, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional support to our host families and au pairs. In fact, that outstanding support is just one of the many…
It’s been five years since Frida Norberg, an au pair from Sweden, became a pilot with the assistance of her wonderful host family. Please enjoy her inspiring story: I became…
For many families, hosting an au pair can be a life-changing child care assistance option. Host mom Danielle in Maryland recently shared this account of how the au pair program has…
Happy Mother’s Day to all of the incredible host moms across the country! All of us at Au Pair in America are so glad you are part of our global…
For 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…