international exchange

In 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…

Every 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…

Gratitude 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.…

For 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…

A 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…

When 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…

International 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…

Au 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…

We are delighted to announce the winners of our 2019 Au Pair Community Service Awards! Through these awards, Au Pair in America celebrates au pairs making a difference through volunteer…

Au 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…