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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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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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Tanya’s Tips: You Got Invited to a 4th of July BBQ! Here’s What to Expect!

by Tanya Burovtseva on June 30, 2021

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Tanya discusses ways to celebrate Independence Day in the U.S.

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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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Food is Cultural Exchange for Au Pairs and Families

by Caroline Prosser on June 9, 2021

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Sharing Food is Cultural Exchange for Au Pairs and Families

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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...

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Au Pairs and Host Families Learn from Each Other’s Religious Traditions

by Matt Wallace on March 26, 2021

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“What if my host family has a different religion than my own?” This may be a concern as you consider becoming an au pair. However, learning is part of cultural exchange. You should embrace all aspects of a new culture. This includes different religious traditions. ...

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Meet Our 2020 Super Au Pairs!

by Matt Wallace on March 5, 2021

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Au Pair USA congratulates our 2020 Super Au Pair Contest Winner Maureen Jacob from Germany, and all our finalists for their heroic work, acts of kindness and spirit of adventure during their time as an au pair. We are excited to share their super stories...

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Winter Holiday Traditions You Might Not Know About

by Matt Wallace on December 23, 2020

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Ah, the holidays. No matter how bad your year has been – and 2020 has been challenging for most of us – you can always hope that the end-of-year holidays cheer you up! You may be familiar with traditional holidays such as Hanukkah, Christmas, and...