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Au Pairs Celebrate December Holidays

by Mary Beth Grealey on January 6, 2020

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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!

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Celebrating the Holidays in the U.S.

by Mary Beth Grealey 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...

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Au Pair Maria Reflects on Her Year

by Mary Beth Grealey on November 11, 2019

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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...

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Smoking and Vaping in the U.S. for Au Pairs

by Joy Lo on October 24, 2019

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This blog was originally published in October 2019 and revised in September 2024 by other contributors. While smoking or vaping is technically not against the rules of the Au Pair program, it is frowned upon in American culture. Most host families do not allow smoking...

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Una’s Journey From Au Pair Alumni to Tech Entrepreneur

by Joy Lo on October 17, 2019

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Au pair alumni Una, from Bosnia, came to the U.S. as an au pair in 2012. At the time, her reasons for joining the au pair program were straightforward; she was a kindergarten teacher who wanted to experience teaching in a different culture while using English. Little...

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Brazilian Au Pair Fernanda Leaves Her Comfort Zone Behind

by Joy Lo on October 8, 2019

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Au pair Fernanda from Brazil has lived with her New Jersey host family for almost two years. Throughout her journey as an au pair, Fernanda has learned so much about herself. Here’s her au pair experience, in her own words. I decided to be an...

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What Surprised Daniela About Being an Au Pair in the USA

by Joy Lo on August 28, 2019

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Au pair Daniela, from Mexico, has always been passionate about spending time with children. She was excited to be an au pair in the USA because it combined all of her favorite things: caring for kids, exploring new places, and speaking English daily. During her...

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Au Pair Nikee From The Netherlands Adventures Solo

by Joy Lo on July 22, 2019

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Au pair Nikee, from The Netherlands, spent her au pair year in New Jersey caring for her three host kids. Nikee decided to become an au pair for her gap year before university and was well suited for the job with five years of babysitting...

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Dany Builds Healthy Habits as an Au Pair in the USA

by Matt Wallace on July 15, 2019

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Since becoming an au pair, Dany has focused on building healthy habits when she’s not with her host kids. She’s reading novels in English, exercising regularly, and feels happy every day!

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Au Pair Taynan Calms the Chaos for This Working Parent

by Joy Lo on June 17, 2019

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Meet host mom Dalya of San Diego! With two twin boys and a successful career, Dalya knows how chaotic yet wonderful life can be. As a busy parent, Dalya adores the consistency that the au pair program brings to her household, and she and her...