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Meet Our 2020 Super Au Pairs!

by Matt Wallace
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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...
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Lockdown Strengthens Host Family and Au Pair Relationships

by Mary Beth Grealey
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The term “au pair” is French, meaning “at par” or “equal,” indicating that the au pair is intended to be treated as a family member. Au...
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Why Live-in Childcare Is a Great Choice for Families in a COVID-19 World

by Matt Wallace
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It’s often hard to see positive aspects of difficult situations. And COVID-19 has caused a great variety of difficult situations: health, happiness, finances, and ability to...
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Military Families Benefit from Hosting Au Pairs

by Matt Wallace
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Au pairs are important to many American families. However, they’re uniquely important to families with parents in the armed forces. Au Pair USA chatted with members...
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Independent Report Confirms Win-Win Situation for Au Pairs and Families

by InterExchange Staff
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A recently released report by the independent research group, EurekaFacts, shows that the U.S. Department of State’s Au Pair Program is a valuable win-win arrangement for...
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Building Diversity into Your Children’s Book Library

by Matt Wallace
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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...
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The Value of Sharing a New Language with Your Child

by Matthew Graves
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Exposing your child to new languages early in life will provide them with a lifetime of advantages. An au pair makes daily language learning possible!.
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In- and Out-of-Home Safety Rules to Expect Your Au Pair to Follow Post-Quarantine

by Mary Beth Grealey
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While stay-at-home orders may have been lifted across the United States, states have reopened at different rates and schedules. COVID-19 cases have continued to rise, so...
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What’s in your (Virtual) Back-to-School Toolbox?

by Mary Beth Grealey
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As we see many school systems across the country beginning the year with online classes, and some families opting for virtual school all year, host parents...
A group of au pairs practice social distancing outdoors during their monthly meeting.
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How Local Coordinators Have Been Supporting Au Pairs During COVID-19

by Matt Wallace
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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...
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