cultural exchange

Movies have the power to transport us to another world, which makes them great tools for introducing children to other cultures. As Hollywood gets ready to roll out the red…

Every year, we celebrate Valentine’s Day as a way of showing love and affection toward the amazing people in our lives. But did you know that countries around the world…

On a recent spring afternoon, Au Pair in America’s Honolulu, Hawaii Community Counselor, Barbara Bancel, hosted her annual gathering for local host families. Each year, this event provides an opportunity…

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…

Welcome 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…

Welcome 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…

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…

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…

At 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…

The 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…