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Mary Beth Grealey

Mary Beth was the InterExchange Au Pair USA Local Coordinator for the Chapel Hill area from 2010 to 2021. During that time, she contributed to many Au Pair USA blog posts.

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Lockdown Strengthens Host Family and Au Pair Relationships

by Mary Beth Grealey on November 19, 2020
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The term “au pair” is French, meaning “at par” or “equal,” indicating that the au pair is intended to be...
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Safely Venturing Out Post-Lockdown

by Mary Beth Grealey on September 22, 2020
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Updated 30 April 2021. Are you having trouble remembering the “before times”? As the USA reopens, folks are starting to...
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Avoiding Scams: Staying Safe Online

by Mary Beth Grealey on September 22, 2020
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The internet and social media provides a good way for “scammers” to trick unsuspecting people into sending them money. Unfortunately,...
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Expand Your Post-Au Pair Career Prospects

by Mary Beth Grealey on August 27, 2020
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How COVID-19 has presented new education opportunities for au pairs A favorite idiom reads, “every cloud has a silver lining.”...
Who au pairs can ask for letters of recommendation
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Returning Home – Who Au Pairs Can Ask For Letters of Recommendation

by Mary Beth Grealey on February 5, 2020
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As you near the end of your au pair program, it’s time to prepare for the next phase of your life....
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Meet the 2019 Au Pair of the Year!

by Mary Beth Grealey on January 16, 2020
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We’re thrilled to announce our 2019 Au Pair of the Year, Hagen Kamieth, from Siegen, Germany! The Moore family of...
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Au Pairs: How to Have an Amazing Program Year

by Mary Beth Grealey on January 14, 2020
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As an au pair, you’ve put in a lot of time getting ready for your program year. You’ve had prep work to...
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Wrapping Up Your Au Pair Program

by Mary Beth Grealey on January 7, 2020
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As you approach the end of your au pair program, there are several things to consider. The process for wrapping...
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Au Pairs Celebrate December Holidays

by Mary Beth Grealey on January 6, 2020
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December au pair cluster meetings were filled with cookies, international potlucks, gingerbread houses, present exchanges, volunteering, and many kinds of hats! Au pairs and local...
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Celebrating the Holidays in the U.S.

by Mary Beth Grealey on December 2, 2019
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Phew, we made it through Thanksgiving! Most American families celebrate Thanksgiving similarly: lots of food and family and friends, naps,...
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