If you’re a working parent, when’s the last time you had more than a few minutes to yourself to relax and unwind, without having to answer to the demands of…
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Au Pair Childcare Benefits
Ease the Child Care Stress This Summer by Hosting an Au Pair
by Au Pair in America April 29, 2019Seeking a fresh new child care routine for summer vacation? As school winds down, the heat is on for parents to find reliable, weekday child care for their little ones.…
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Au Pair Childcare Benefits
The Date Night Dilemma: Au Pairs to the Rescue!
by kpolosino April 22, 2019If you’re a busy working parent, here’s a question for you: when’s the last time that you and your partner had a date? A real date, without a little third…
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Real Stories
From New Parents to New Host Parents: A Host Family’s Unconventional Journey
by kpolosino March 29, 2018Host mother Amy from Chicago recently shared with us the touching story of her whirlwind journey from new mom to au pair host mother. When she and her husband received…
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When I returned to work after maternity leave with both of my small children, my husband’s parents came to stay with my family for several months each time to provide…
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If your current child care arrangement is aggravating rather than relieving your stress level, it might be time to consider other options. Here’s a handy guide to help you determine…
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If you ask busy working parents what is on their wish list this holiday season, you might get a half-hearted request for something tangible, like a new cell phone, or…
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When your daycare center’s number pops up on caller ID, what’s the first thought that comes to your mind? FEVER! That dreaded word that strikes fear in the hearts of…
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Cultural Exchange & LanguageFAQs
5 Tips to Help Make Children More Culturally Aware
by Au Pair in America December 15, 2016Children are always watching their parents, teachers and caregivers as people they look up to, making it essential that we provide our kids with good opportunities and role models to…
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Families looking for in-home child care providers have several options to consider. To find the best caregiver for your family, consider your needs for qualified, convenient and reliable care to…