cultural exchange

You’d think that working from home would make childcare easier, but as all hybrid and remote working parents know, it can bring some unique challenges. Parents need space to work free…

Summer always seems to arrive in a flash. Suddenly, there are longer days, lighter schedules, and the busyness of the school year is finally behind you. But for many families (especially working parents), the end of the school…

There’s a period after the holidays, when the winter seems to stretch on forever, and you wonder if the season will ever end. The winter blues have a tight hold…

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…

As the sun starts to shine a little longer and the low energy of winter begins to subside, it’s natural to want to get outside and enjoy the season with…

The changing seasons offer one of nature’s most accessible lessons in resilience—a built-in, recurring reminder that transitions are survivable and that something new always follows. For children, learning to find…

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…

Just as the first shoots push up through the soil in spring, children feel pulled outside to play in the sun by an instinct just as natural. Outdoor spring activities are more than just fun: they build curiosity, emotional…

As winter thaws and those first flowers begin to bloom, it’s only natural to want to celebrate the new season. For millennia, cultures across the world have marked the arrival of spring with celebration, honoring the return of…

Au Pair in America® is excited to announce the winners of the 2026 Au Pair of the Year Award! Winners of this annual award are recognized for their exceptional dedication…