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How to Help Host Kids Learn Your Language

by Matt Wallace on July 8, 2024

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This post was originally published in November 2020 and revised in July 2024 by other contributors Sharing your native language with your host kids can be one of the most rewarding aspects of being an au pair! Did you know that, aside from your bubbly...

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Lessons on the Au Pair Educational Requirement From Our Au Pairs

by Matt Wallace on November 13, 2023

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Four au pairs discuss the importance of the Au Pair Program educational component.

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Boots and BBQ: What’s Hot in Texas

by Matt Wallace on January 20, 2022

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Is “everything bigger in Texas”? That’s one common saying associated with the Southern U.S. state. While it may not literally be true, one can say that Texas has its own distinct personality – one of the largest personalities of any state in the country. This...

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Au Pairs Volunteer at the TCS NYC Marathon

by Matt Wallace on November 24, 2021

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Au pairs come to the United States  for a variety of reasons: learning about U.S. culture, making an impact on the communities in which they live, and making memories they’ll remember forever. Over the course of their program year in the USA, au pairs hopefully...

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Au Pairs Learn the Cultural Importance of Sports

by Matt Wallace on July 27, 2021

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2021 was a great year for sports! This summer, we’ve seen football (or “soccer” 😂 ) tournaments in Europe and Latin America, and now the Olympics! After a difficult 2020, athletes are returning to fields around the world. Of course, sports entertain and promote exercise....

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Advice for Au Pairs Travel

Why You Should Au Pair in New Jersey

by Matt Wallace on July 23, 2021

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When you think of an American state with sunny beaches, beautiful ocean views, and lots of families enjoying fun amusement rides, you probably think of California. But all the way on the other side of America is another summertime beach destination that also happens to...

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Au Pairs Explore the Sights Closer to Home

by Matt Wallace on June 30, 2021

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During the global pandemic, Au Pair USA au pairs made the most of a difficult situation and traveled locally.

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The Importance of Pride Parades in the USA

by Matt Wallace on June 24, 2021

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Au pairs reflect on the importance of LGBTQ+ pride parades in the USA.

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Being LGBTQ+ in the USA: Au Pairs’ Perspectives

by Matt Wallace on June 24, 2021

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Au Pair USA talked with former and current au pairs about their experiences with LGBTQ+ acceptance in the United States.

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Super Au Pair Maureen Looks to the Future

by Matt Wallace on June 4, 2021

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You may have heard the term “origin story.” Superheroes have them; it describes how they got their powers. Maureen was our 2020 Super Au Pair, and her origin story begins in Germany. Maureen practices boxing and yoga, but her superpowers aren’t physical; they come from...