international exchange

As 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…

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…

Want 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…

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…