The life of a military family is unpredictable. Military families have unique child care needs and require flexibility and reliability. Au pairs are typically young international visitors who travel to…
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HolidaysLanguage Launchers
Language Learning: How Do You Say “I Love You”?
by Au Pair in America February 13, 2020When you host an au pair, language learning can be fun and interactive! In honor of Valentine’s Day, we asked our au pairs across the United States to record a…
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Au Pair TipsChild CareCultural ExchangeHolidaysParenting
5 Fall Family Activities to Share with Your Au Pair
by Au Pair in America September 20, 2019The official first day of fall is right around the corner! As cooler temperatures begin to sweep much of the U.S., it’s a great time to introduce your au pair…
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Child CareEvents
Event & Discussion: Child Care Costs & Salary Gains for Parents
by Au Pair in America September 11, 2019Parents: Did you know choosing to pay for child care now can lead to long-term salary gains? Au Pair in America is proud to partner with HAYVN, a flexible coworking…
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News
Farewell, Jody: Au Pair in America Long-Time Employee Retires
by Au Pair in America September 10, 2019Two staples of the Au Pair in America program since its founding in 1986 have been trusted, cultural child care – and Jody Landon. For 33 years, Jody has been…
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Child CareCultural ExchangeParenting
6 Reasons Why an Au Pair is a Great Solution for Child Care in California
by Au Pair in America June 13, 2019With its sunny beaches, mild climate, vibrant cities, and beautiful coastline, California boasts many compelling reasons why it’s a great place to live and raise a family. However, a recent…
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Arts and CraftsChild CareHost Family TipsParenting
3 Summer Activity Ideas for Children (and Their Au Pairs!)
by Au Pair in America June 7, 2019The summer season has officially begun! If you’re looking for some creative ideas to fill these longer summer days and keep boredom at bay, here are a few summer activity…
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Host Families Nominate 40 Au Pairs for Awards in Maryland
by Au Pair in America June 4, 2019Au Pair in America host parents bestow au pair awards for a community event! There are countless reasons why Au Pair in America host families love their au pairs. While…
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Child CareCultural ExchangeHost Family Stories
Polish Au Pair Sylwia Encourages Her Host Children to Seek Adventure
by Au Pair in America May 31, 2019Polish au pair Sylwia arrived in the U.S. ready for a challenge! With two active toddlers already eagerly awaiting her and her host mother’s baby due within days of Sylwia’s…
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Au Pair StoriesEventsNews
Au Pair Journey Helped Guide Jamaican Au Pair to Global Pathfinder Summit
by Au Pair in America May 24, 2019Jaevel from Jamaica earns sought-after spot at international leadership summit Since starting out as an au pair, Jaevel Brown from Jamaica has drastically expanded her horizons. After flying over 1,000…