The new year offers the opportunity to refresh your routines and try something different—and hosting an au pair is an excellent way to do just that. Families who choose to…
international exchange
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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…
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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…
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Cultural Exchange & Language
Recipes from Around the World to Celebrate Thanksgiving
by Au Pair in America November 12, 2025Every family’s Thanksgiving table tells a story. Each has its own unique traditions, recipes, and memories passed from one generation to the next. Adding a few international Thanksgiving recipes can…
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Cultural Exchange & Language
10 Simple Gratitude Traditions to Start with Your Kids This Thanksgiving
by Au Pair in America November 7, 2025Gratitude traditions can make a huge impact on children! Thanksgiving offers a built-in reminder to pause and say thanks, but gratitude deserves more than one day of attention each year.…
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Real 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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Cultural Exchange & Language
Let Them Eat Cheese! French Au Pair Lucie Introduces American Children to Her Country’s Finest Fromage
by kpolosino October 1, 2019A lucky classroom full of American children recently received a fun (and flavorsome) lesson on French culture from Lucie, a French Au Pair in America au pair living with a…
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Cultural Exchange & Language
Sharing Their Culture: Au Pairs from Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina Bring Their Countries to the Classroom
by kpolosino September 5, 2019When au pairs from around the world spend a year in the U.S. through the Au Pair in America program, they eagerly share their home culture with not only their…
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Cultural Exchange & LanguageEvents & Community
International Exchange Day
by kpolosino August 7, 2019International Exchange Day 2019 was a huge success! International Exchange Day (formerly known as “J Day”) is an annual nationwide celebration of international education and cultural exchanges. Founded in 2014…
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Cultural Exchange & Language
Brazilian Au Pair Shares Her Culture with Children in Illinois
by kpolosino July 1, 2019Au pairs from Au Pair in America help foster cultural exchange and understanding not only within their own host family, but also in their local communities. As cultural ambassadors representing…