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Expecting a baby, whether it’s your first or your fourth, is an exciting time for a family. Once that baby arrives, however, parents can become overwhelmed and exhausted. If you’re…

One of the most important decisions for working parents is choosing a child care provider. Child care for working parents must be both flexible and reliable. Whether you work in…

Host families choose Au Pair in America time and time again because of our exceptional service and support. A key piece of that support comes from our team of experienced community counselors. These dedicated Au…

Parents often struggle to navigate child care for teenagers, and teenagers are often resistant to the idea of needing a “babysitter.” While teenagers are more independent than infants and young school-aged children, many parents find that their teens benefit from having another…

Au pairs are a great option for families looking for child care solutions for school-aged children. While there are plenty of reasons to host an au pair regardless of the ages of your children, there are several…

At Au Pair in America, we love sharing all the benefits of hosting an au pair – it’s kind of our thing. But today, just to mix it up, we’ll be sharing our top reasons…

Parents of multiples (twins, triplets, or more) have their hearts and their hands full! They need dependable, flexible child care assistance they can count on, as caring for multiples can pose many unique…

You know all about the stringent screening process to become an au pair with Au Pair in America, but what about requirements to host an au pair?  Let’s start with the…

There are many au pair myths and stereotypes circulating that may leave parents confused about what hosting an au pair is really like. With over 30 years of experience, Au…

One of the most common struggles families face is child care costs. Many families are surprised to discover that they can reduce their child care costs by hosting an au pair – plus, they receive…