When making the decision to host an au pair, families usually have an idea of what they require in terms of child care—their weekly schedule, the au pair’s experience level,…
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One of the best features of hosting an au pair is the close relationship that develops between the host family and the au pair; in particular, au pairs and host…
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Cultural Exchange & Language
Puppets and Pre-Schoolers: Derya Shares Her German Culture
by kpolosino April 6, 2018German Au Pair Derya, who lives with her host family in the Seattle area, recently visited a pre-school classroom to teach the children about her home country as part of…
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Events & Community
New Jersey Au Pairs Volunteer at Red Cross Event
by Au Pair in America January 30, 2017Volunteering and community service opportunities are a great way for au pairs to meet people and build meaningful connections over their time in the U.S. Recently, Au Pair in America…
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Events & Community
Spotlight on Community Service: Au Pair Nadine from Germany
by Au Pair in America January 11, 2017We are so impressed by how many of our au pairs donate their time and talents to community service work. This week’s spotlight is on Nadine Shulte. Nadine is an…
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Jelva, an au pair from Germany, is one of several au pairs that stayed with the Davis family in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, over the past two decades. Jelva…
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Real Stories
Au Pair Holiday Memories: A First Christmas in the U.S.
by Au Pair in America December 22, 2016Jelva, an au pair from Germany, shares this recollection of her first Christmas season in the United States. She lived with a host family in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois,…
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Events & Community
Spotlight on Community Service: Au Pair Stefanie Beinhofer
by Au Pair in America December 12, 2016We are so impressed by how many of our au pairs donate their time and talents to community service work. This week’s spotlight is on Stefanie Beinhofer. Stefanie is an…
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Events & Community
Spotlight on Community Service: Au Pair Andrea Hinkel
by Au Pair in America September 26, 2016We are so impressed by how many of our au pairs donate their time and talents to community service work. This week’s spotlight is on Andrea Hinkel. Andrea is an…
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Cultural Exchange & LanguageReal Stories
Announcing our Au Pair of the Year!
by Jean Quinn February 4, 2015Congratulations to our 2014 Au Pair of the Year Winners! We are so pleased to share these special stories from our host families, as they exemplify what a meaningful experience…