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Safely Venturing Out Post-Lockdown

by 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 venture out while adhering to federal, state and local guidance. Your area may be starting to open up a little. The Center for Disease Control...
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Expand Your Post-Au Pair Career Prospects

by 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.” During COVID, one of those silver linings is the choice of thousands of online course opportunities across the United States. As part of the J-1...
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Au Pairing During COVID-19

by on June 30, 2020
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A host mom reflects on how COVID-19 changed life with her au pair, and how Au Pair USA has supported her While COVID-19 has affected many cultural exchange programs, many au pairs who arrived prior to social distancing regulations are still nobly supporting their host...
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Wrapping Up Your Au Pair Program

by 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 up your au pair program should be as thoughtful as the pre-arrival process. Extensions If you decide to extend for another 6, 9 or 12...
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Celebrating the Holidays in the U.S.

by 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, and more food. With December upon us, it’s a good time for au pairs and host families to talk about the upcoming holidays and plan...