Each year, we invite our current au pairs to submit their favorite photos from their international exchange experiences with their host families to the Au Pair in America photo contest.…
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Host Family Stories
How it Feels When Your Au Pair Leaves: A Host Mom Says Goodbye
by Au Pair in America December 20, 2019When you host an au pair with Au Pair in America, our goal is to place someone with you who will become a part of your family as they provide…
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Host Family Stories
International Education Week – Host Families Share The Impact of Cultural Exchange
by Au Pair in America November 21, 2019For International Education Week, we would like to share touching stories from Au Pair in America host families that illustrate the power of cultural exchange. International Education Week (IEW) is…
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Au Pair TipsChild CareCultural ExchangeHolidaysParenting
5 Fall Family Activities to Share with Your Au Pair
by Au Pair in America September 20, 2019The official first day of fall is right around the corner! As cooler temperatures begin to sweep much of the U.S., it’s a great time to introduce your au pair…
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Au Pair BenefitsChild CareParenting
How Hosting an Au Pair Simplifies the School-Day Routine
by Au Pair in America August 29, 2019With summer ending, families with school-aged children are preparing for the start of the new school year. For many families, the morning is a stressful time of day, from waking…
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Host Families Nominate 40 Au Pairs for Awards in Maryland
by Au Pair in America June 4, 2019Au Pair in America host parents bestow au pair awards for a community event! There are countless reasons why Au Pair in America host families love their au pairs. While…
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Child CareCultural ExchangeHost Family Stories
Polish Au Pair Sylwia Encourages Her Host Children to Seek Adventure
by Au Pair in America May 31, 2019Polish au pair Sylwia arrived in the U.S. ready for a challenge! With two active toddlers already eagerly awaiting her and her host mother’s baby due within days of Sylwia’s…
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Child CareCultural ExchangeHost Family Stories
Czech Au Pair Taťána Leaves Her Mark
by Au Pair in America May 17, 2019Sometimes, it seems like certain people come into our lives right when we need them, and the resulting relationship changes each person for the better. That’s certainly the case with…
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Child CareNewsParenting
9 Times Hosting an Au Pair Makes Life Easier
by Au Pair in America May 15, 2019When it comes to child care, hosting an au pair helps make parenting easier — it saves you both time and stress! Whether it’s getting your children to and from…
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Au Pair StoriesHolidaysNews
Au Pairs Share Touching Tributes to American Host Moms for Mother’s Day 2019
by Au Pair in America May 10, 2019Au Pair in America host mothers help bring the world together by opening their homes to au pairs from around the world. Although they deserve year-round recognition for all that…