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Over the years, the Gesser family has been expanding—to include five au pairs from all over the world! They all recently convened in Paris for a “family reunion,” and everyone…

Host mother Amy from Chicago recently shared with us the touching story of her whirlwind journey from new mom to au pair host mother. When she and her husband received…

When families choose to host an au pair with Au Pair in America, they are often surprised by the degree to which their au pair becomes a real member of…

We are pleased to spotlight the third-place winner of our 2017 Au Pair of the Year contest, Supattra “Oi” Jairew, an au pair from Thailand. A teacher in her home…

Host Families Share How They Knew Their Au Pair Was THE ONE To celebrate Valentine’s Day, we recently asked some of our current host families to share with us the…

Many of our au pairs go above and beyond the call of duty, becoming indispensable members of their American host families and forming never-ending bonds. One of our host families…

If your current child care arrangement is aggravating rather than relieving your stress level, it might be time to consider other options. Here’s a handy guide to help you determine…

Every year we have the challenging but rewarding task of selecting the Au Pair of the Year contest winners. With a record number of nominations by host families, the competition…

What does an au pair’s typical day look like? If you’re considering hosting an au pair, you might be trying to picture what your family’s life would be like with…

We love hearing from families who are considering hosting an au pair, and many times the same questions come up again and again. Here are a few common FAQs and…