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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...

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Advice for Au Pairs

An Au Pair’s Advice on Making Friends in the USA

by Joy Lo on June 12, 2019

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Becoming an au pair in the USA will grow your independence. At the same time, creating new friendships is one of the best parts of the program. Au pair Tammy, from South Africa, excelled at forming relationships with fellow au pairs, Americans, and her Local...

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21 Questions with Au Pair Carolina from Brazil

by Joy Lo on May 29, 2019

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Au pair Carolina, from Brazil, is having a once in a lifetime experience as an au pair. We asked her 21 questions about her journey so far. Here’s what she had to say! 1. What is your name? I’m Carolina Antonucci. 2. How old are...

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10 Airport Survival Tips to Keep Your Sanity This Summer

by Joy Lo on May 20, 2019

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As an American expat living in Asia, I find myself on flights at least four times per month. Whether it’s a 90-minute hop or a 13-hour long haul across the Pacific, through trial and error I’ve created my travel routine to maintain my sanity throughout...

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Video Q&A with Host Mom Emery

by Joy Lo on May 7, 2019

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Au pair Lucas from Brazil is here to answer all of your questions about life as an au pair! In this video, au pair Lucas interviews Emery, a host mom who is welcoming her first au pair. He asks her everything, including: Why did you...

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21 Questions with Au Pair Sylvana from The Netherlands

by Joy Lo on May 6, 2019

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Meet au pair Sylvana from The Netherlands. Sylvana takes care of twin girls in New Jersey, and they have a very special bond! We asked Sylvana 21 questions about her experience as an au pair. 1. What is your name? Sylvana van der Linden. 2....

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Foreign Language Teacher, Camp Counselor, and Au Pair Efim

by Joy Lo on April 24, 2019

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The Rodov family, of New Jersey, were thrilled to welcome Russian au pair Efim into their household. Efim, age 25, has a Bachelor’s Degree in Foreign Languages which he’ll put to work by teaching children back in Russia after his time as an au pair...