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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Cultural Exchange & Language
It’s #FoodieFriday! Coke Chicken from China
by Au Pair in America June 19, 2020Welcome to the third installment of our #FoodieFriday series! Are you finding yourself cooking more in the time of Coronavirus and social distancing? You aren’t alone! We asked our au pairs to share…
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Cultural Exchange & Language
It’s #FoodieFriday! Make Pão de Queijo from Brazil
by Au Pair in America June 12, 2020Welcome to the second installment of our #FoodieFriday series! Are you finding yourself cooking more in the time of Coronavirus and social distancing? You aren’t alone! We asked our au pairs to share…
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Real Stories
Host Mom in Maryland Shares Value of Au Pair Program
by Au Pair in America May 12, 2020For 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…
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Do you have an adventurous child dreaming of seeing the world? Explore theme parks, aquariums, and museums around the world with these amazing virtual field trips for children! Top 12…
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Cultural Exchange & Language
10 Children’s Songs From Around the World
by Au Pair in America April 21, 2020At Au Pair in America, our au pairs come from nearly 60 countries around the world. Many au pairs utilize songs to share their culture with host families. Singing children’s…
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Let’s Celebrate International Au Pair Day on November 24
by Au Pair in America November 22, 2019The first annual International Au Pair Day (IAPD) will be celebrated this upcoming Sunday, November 24th, 2019. Together, let’s celebrate our incredible au pairs from around the world! What is…
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Real 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…
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International Education Week (IEW) is Here!
by Au Pair in America November 14, 2019International Education Week (IEW) 2019 is upon us! This week of recognition began in 2000 and is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs…
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Cultural Exchange & Language
Let Them Eat Cheese! French Au Pair Lucie Introduces American Children to Her Country’s Finest Fromage
by kpolosino October 1, 2019A lucky classroom full of American children recently received a fun (and flavorsome) lesson on French culture from Lucie, a French Au Pair in America au pair living with a…