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Au Pair Halloween Activities

by Marisa Lonic on October 17, 2023

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It’s almost Halloween! As an au pair, you may not have celebrated this spooky holiday before but you’ve probably seen at least one or two movies that feature this creepiest of nights. Well, you’re in for a treat (and maybe a trick too)! Besides the...

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5 Ways to Create Work-Life Balance as an Au Pair

by Marisa Lonic on October 4, 2023

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Being an au pair is no easy job. You need patience. You need resilience. You need strength. It can be easy to fall into a habit of work, eat, sleep, and repeat. Here are some tips for au pairs to create a healthy work-life balance.

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Au Pair Insurance: What You Need to Know!

by Marisa Lonic on September 13, 2023

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There’s a lot to think about when you’re living abroad as an au pair: your host family, your new neighborhood and home, the weather, the culture, the food, the travel. But not many au pairs give a lot of thought to what their medical coverage...

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3 Ways for Au Pairs to Communicate Effectively with Their Host Family

by Marisa Lonic on September 5, 2023

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As an au pair it is so important to have open and honest communication with your host family, but sometimes it isn’t the easiest task to complete! Not only are you and your host family often busy, but some topics can feel a little awkward...

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Eat, Play, Give: Exchange Day 2023

by Marisa Lonic on August 22, 2023

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Exchange Day is a worldwide celebration of the power of global cultural exchange. International exchange participants—including au pairs—and community members come together to “eat, play, and give.” They share cultural diversity and American traditions, give back to their local communities, and have some fun together....

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Au Pair Sings Her Heart Out

by Marisa Lonic on August 6, 2023

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Nana, a Japanese au pair, has loved to sing for as long as she can remember. Back in her home country, though, Nana felt shy and embarrassed to sing for anyone. Even though it was always Nana’s dream to sing publicly, her shyness held her...

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Five Ways for Kids to Avoid Screen Time This Summer

by Marisa Lonic on July 17, 2023

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Did you know that according to the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, the average child between the ages of eight and 12 spends four to six hours a day on a screen? While screens can be entertaining and even help educate children, too...

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Fun Summer Activities for Kids

by Marisa Lonic on July 12, 2023

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Summer has arrived! School’s out, the weather’s warm, and kids are ready to have some serious fun! As an au pair, you may need new ideas or welcome some tips when it comes to creating fun, entertaining summer activities for your host kids. Lucky for...

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Au Pair Tips for Driving in the U.S.

by Marisa Lonic on June 26, 2023

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It can be intimidating to drive in another country. It can make you even more nervous to be driving someone’s children as part of your au pair job. While the core components of driving are relatively similar in all parts of the world, Au Pair...

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Dancing His Way Through the Au Pair Experience

by Marisa Lonic on June 21, 2023

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Italo DeLucca, a 26-year-old Brazilian au pair, is truly the epitome of making the most of his au pair experience. When he arrived in the U.S. on January 6, 2022, he was excited to improve his English, experience life in the U.S., and take care...