cultural exchange

Over the years, the Gesser family has been expanding—to include five au pairs from all over the world! They all recently convened in Paris for a “family reunion,” and everyone…

When families choose to host an au pair with Au Pair in America, they are often surprised by the degree to which their au pair becomes a real member of…

We are pleased to spotlight the third-place winner of our 2017 Au Pair of the Year contest, Supattra “Oi” Jairew, an au pair from Thailand. A teacher in her home…

Austrian au pair Franziska, whose host family lives in the greater NYC area, recently visited the Special Music School in New York City to share her culture with a group…

We recently announced our 2017 Au Pair of the Year contest winners, and we are pleased to spotlight our second-place winner, Karla Aguilera Garcia, an au pair from Mexico who…

If your current child care arrangement is aggravating rather than relieving your stress level, it might be time to consider other options. Here’s a handy guide to help you determine…

Every year we have the challenging but rewarding task of selecting the Au Pair of the Year contest winners. With a record number of nominations by host families, the competition…

One of the key elements of the Au Pair in America program is the relationships that develop between all members of the exchange—au pairs, host parents and their children, and…

Thanksgiving is a wonderful opportunity for au pairs and families to get together and celebrate holiday traditions. As you are getting ready for this year’s festivities,  here’s a look back…

Working at home without interruption, scheduling date night with your spouse or attending an important meeting during after-school hours can be a challenge for working parents. The endless juggling of…