Join Au Pair USA in recognizing our Super Au Pairs who have heroically helped Host Families survive and thrive throughout 2020.
Election day is November 3rd, 2020. This year, American voters will choose either the Republican, Donald Trump, or the Democrat, Joe Biden, to be the President of the United States of America for the next four years. The system that we use to elect the...
🎶 “You Ain’t Nothin’ But A Hound Dog…” “Who Let The Dogs Out?” “Hey Bulldog!” 🎶 These songs – made famous by Elvis, Baha Men, and the Beatles respectively – are just a few examples of dogs in American culture. In addition to dogs in...
The books your child reads may have a profound impact on how they view other cultures. Here are a few titles you can introduce to develop their global empathy. For Toddlers Ibram Kendi, an American academic and journalist, has been in the news a lot...
Have you heard the expression “bloom where you are planted”? Even when life is difficult, one can make the most out of opportunities in their current situation. While social distancing has forced the world to plant themselves indoors, people are blooming. Many au pairs remained...
On the third Monday of every February, we celebrate Presidents Day. This day, which was originally celebrated on George Washington’s birthday, honors our presidents, past and present. Because both George Washington and Abraham Lincoln had profound and lasting impacts on United States history, and both...
On the third Monday of every January, we observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This is a day for the nation to reflect upon the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a minister, civil rights activist and nonviolent leader. Dr. King was considered the...
We’re thrilled to announce our 2019 Au Pair of the Year, Hagen Kamieth, from Siegen, Germany! The Moore family of Redmond, Washington, nominated Hagen who arrived to the U.S. in July and has been caring for their six-year-old daughter, Kira. Au Pair USA staff members...
December au pair cluster meetings were filled with cookies, international potlucks, gingerbread houses, present exchanges, volunteering, and many kinds of hats! Au pairs and local coordinators enjoyed celebrating the December holidays. Happy New Year!
The end of an au pair’s program year can be packed with mixed feelings. Au pair Maria, from Spain, is preparing to return home after her program ends. She has been reflecting on her experience and lessons learned. “The Au Pair experience has been one of the...