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Au Pair Important Information About Drinking and Driving

by Joy Lo on September 6, 2024

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This post was originally published in September 2019 and was revised in September 2024 by other contributors. Drinking alcohol and then driving a car is taken very seriously in the United States. Not only is it against the law, but it’s frowned upon in American...

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Chinese Au Pair Talks About Her Experience

by Marisa Lonic on September 2, 2024

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Most au pairs decide to join the program for a number of reasons: they want to improve their English, they are excited to live in a new country and learn about a new culture, and they enjoy taking care of kids. When Layla graduated college...

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Au Pair and Host Family Teamwork for the Win

by Marisa Lonic on July 22, 2024

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During her first year as an au pair, Galu was sure she would extend her au pair experience for another year. After spending 12 incredible months in California, she was excited to find a new location to call home in the U.S. She began interviewing...

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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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Au Pair USA’s 2024 Top 5 Summer Vacation Spots for Au Pairs

by Marisa Lonic on June 24, 2024

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Summer is here! As an au pair, you may be thinking about using some of your vacation days during the summer season. Here are some of our favorite summer destinations to give you ideas of where to go and what to do! 1. Outer Banks,...

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Avoiding Scams: Staying Safe Online

by InterExchange Staff on April 18, 2024

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There are many online scams designed to trick people interested in coming to the USA as an au pair. Here are our tips to keep you safe and avoid being scammed. HOW TO AVOID BEING SCAMMED How to become an au pair in the USA...

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Meet Au Pair USA’s 2023 Super Au Pair Finalists!

by Marisa Lonic on March 18, 2024

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Au Pair USA welcomes hundreds of au pairs from 25 different countries each year. With so many talented, caring, and diverse entries, it was hard to select a few to feature as our 2023 Super Au Pair finalists. Here are a few who stood out...

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Meet Au Pair USA’s 2023 Super Au Pair: Fatima!

by Marisa Lonic on February 20, 2024

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When Fatima first arrived in the U.S. in August 2022, she had no idea how much the Au Pair program would test her resilience and strength. After two matches with families that were not the right fit in her first year, she wasn’t sure remaining...

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Saying Goodbye to Your Host Family and the Au Pair Experience

by Marisa Lonic on January 29, 2024

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It’s almost time for your au pair program to end, and you’re not sure how a year (or two) in the United States is already complete. Being an au pair has allowed you to learn about a new culture, a new place, a new family,...

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Fun and Creative Kids’ Indoor Activities for Au Pairs and Their Host Children

by Marisa Lonic on January 22, 2024

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As an au pair, part of your job is having fun with your host children. Whether playing sports, playing the park, or singing your favorite songs, you’re never bored working with kids. When the weather isn’t cooperative, or you need a break from playing outside,...