Mexican au pair Sofia, who lives with her host family in Massachusetts, recently visited a preschool classroom to share her culture with twelve 3- and 4-year-olds to promote cross-cultural communication…
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Cultural Exchange & LanguageReal Stories
From Au Pair to Valedictorian – Alessandra’s Amazing Journey!
by kpolosino May 25, 2018Host families who bring an au pair into their home are not only gaining invaluable, cultural, and flexible child care, but also providing an opportunity for a young person to…
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Cultural Exchange & Language
Chocolate and More: Mexican Au Pair Luisa Shares Her Culture
by kpolosino January 31, 2018Luisa, a Mexican au pair living in New Jersey, recently spoke to a class of twenty children ages 2 to 5 about her home country as part of a presentation…
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As the leader in au pair exchange, Au Pair in America continues to set the bar for service and support for all program participants. Our latest innovation is an advanced…
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Events & Community
Au Pairs Gather in Long Island for Education and Celebration
by Au Pair in America December 22, 2016Season’s greetings from Long Island! Our Community Counselor Kristi H. recently hosted her second annual holiday party for au pairs in her area. Seventeen au pairs joined the celebration, braving…
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Cultural Exchange & Language
Au Pair Cultural Exchange Supports Global Education
by Au Pair in America June 23, 2016How many of us wish that we had grown up speaking an additional language or two? How many of us have struggled to bridge language and cultural differences with a…
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As parents, we often make sacrifices and are willing to do anything in our power to give our children everything they need and more. When it comes to education, one…