There’s a period after the holidays, when the winter seems to stretch on forever, and you wonder if the season will ever end. The winter blues have a tight hold…
host family
-
-
Cultural Exchange & LanguageParenting
Celebrating Easter and Spring Holidays with Cultural Awareness
by Au Pair in America March 24, 2026Spring is one of the most spiritually and culturally rich seasons on the calendar. Across the world, families celebrate this time of year with traditions rooted in faith, community, and…
-
As the sun starts to shine a little longer and the low energy of winter begins to subside, it’s natural to want to get outside and enjoy the season with…
-
The changing seasons offer one of nature’s most accessible lessons in resilience—a built-in, recurring reminder that transitions are survivable and that something new always follows. For children, learning to find…
-
Spring break has a way of sneaking up on you. One week, it feels far away; the next, you’re staring down ten days with nowhere to be and children to…
-
Cultural Exchange & Language
How Families Around the World Celebrate Spring
by Au Pair in America March 13, 2026As winter thaws and those first flowers begin to bloom, it’s only natural to want to celebrate the new season. For millennia, cultures across the world have marked the arrival of spring with celebration, honoring the return of…
-
Au Pair in America® is excited to announce the winners of the 2026 Au Pair of the Year Award! Winners of this annual award are recognized for their exceptional dedication…
-
As temperatures drop and evenings grow longer, winter offers the perfect opportunity to gather indoors and create new seasonal traditions as a family. Trying new wintertime activities can really warm up the household during the coldest months of the…
-
Cultural Exchange & Language
How to Say “Happy Holidays” in 20 Different Languages
by Au Pair in America December 13, 2025Want to add a touch of international magic to your family’s holiday celebrations this year? Language learning is one of the many benefits families can receive when they choose to…
-
Cultural Exchange & Language
A Parent’s Guide to Teaching Cultural Appreciation (Not Appropriation)
by Au Pair in America November 13, 2025In today’s connected world, teaching kids cultural appreciation continues to be an essential part of parenting. Children are surrounded by global influences — from the foods they eat to the…