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Five Ways for Kids to Avoid Screen Time This Summer

by Marisa Lonic on July 17, 2023

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Did you know that according to the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, the average child between the ages of eight and 12 spends four to six hours a day on a screen? While screens can be entertaining and even help educate children, too...

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Fun Summer Activities for Kids

by Marisa Lonic on July 12, 2023

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Summer has arrived! School’s out, the weather’s warm, and kids are ready to have some serious fun! As an au pair, you may need new ideas or welcome some tips when it comes to creating fun, entertaining summer activities for your host kids. Lucky for...

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Au Pair Tips for Driving in the U.S.

by Marisa Lonic on June 26, 2023

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It can be intimidating to drive in another country. It can make you even more nervous to be driving someone’s children as part of your au pair job. While the core components of driving are relatively similar in all parts of the world, Au Pair...

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Dancing His Way Through the Au Pair Experience

by Marisa Lonic on June 21, 2023

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Italo DeLucca, a 26-year-old Brazilian au pair, is truly the epitome of making the most of his au pair experience. When he arrived in the U.S. on January 6, 2022, he was excited to improve his English, experience life in the U.S., and take care...

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An Au Pair’s Journey to Entrepreneurship

by Marisa Lonic on May 19, 2023

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Katie Hulme, a former Au Pair USA au pair from the United Kingdom, credits so much of her life experience and now career choices to her year of cultural exchange in the United States. Kate has always loved kids. Her first job as an au...

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Au Pairs Volunteer at the Los Angeles Marathon

by Marisa Lonic on May 8, 2023

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This past March, Au Pair USA Local Coordinator and former au pair Anderson Camargo took his group of Southern California au pairs to volunteer at the Los Angeles Marathon. Anderson heard about the opportunity through the U.S. Department of State and thought it would be...

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Ways to Celebrate Earth Day

by Marisa Lonic on April 14, 2023

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Earth Day is an annual celebration that is dedicated to protecting Earth’s natural resources. It’s celebrated on April 22nd each year. Chances are you’ve done something to commemorate this day in your home country, as it’s a day that is acknowledged in more than 190...

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Tips for Finding Your Host Family

by Marisa Lonic on March 31, 2023

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Congratulations! Your au pair application has been accepted! Your profile is live and available to interested families. You eagerly await notifications from host families excited to speak with you. Should you just sit back and wait? No way! Here are some of our best tips...

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Spring Break Destinations for Your Au Pair Year

by Marisa Lonic on March 15, 2023

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Have you been thinking about taking a trip soon? Springtime in the U.S. (March 20-June 21) is a great time of year to get away. Not only is the weather mild in most places, spring often attracts fewer tourists than summer months, so many destinations...

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Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with Your Host Kids

by Marisa Lonic on March 3, 2023

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Being an au pair means experiencing lots of new traditions, especially when it comes to holidays. You’ll likely enjoy your first Thanksgiving dinner during your au pair program year. Perhaps you’ll go trick or treating on Halloween for the first time. And, chances are, you’re...