holiday

Sure, the standard American trick-or-treat affair is a classic Halloween staple beloved by all children, but one of the advantages of having an au pair from a different country is…

From vibrant parades and awe-inspiring firework displays to mouthwatering barbecues and heartfelt ceremonies, Fourth of July traditions weave a sense of unity and pride into the fabric of the American…

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…

Mother’s Day is right around the corner! What better way for au pairs to say “thank you” to their host mother than to help her little ones celebrate her big day! Here are 10 ideas for…

All across the United States, Au Pair in America au pairs from over 50 countries are learning about American traditions, teaching their host families about their own cultures, and so…

2-Minute Read Though every season offers ways to learn about culture, the holiday season is one of the best. Here at Au Pair in America, we love hearing about the…

Season’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…

Jelva, 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,…

Cindy, one of our Long Island Community Counselors, and her cluster group of au pairs recently decorated a tree for the annual Promenade of Trees in Stony Brook Village, New…

Community Counselor Beverly R. in Connecticut recently shared details about a fun holiday party held at the Weston Field Club for her au pair cluster. Beverly invited fellow Community Counselor…