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Marisa Lonic

Marisa is a lover of all things cultural exchange. She and her family have hosted au pairs from Brazil, Germany, Colombia, Spain, and Ecuador. As a mom of four and the founder of Mama Work It, she helps working moms juggle mom life, work life, spouse life, fill in the blank life through her books, courses and coaching programs.

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8 Ways Your Au Pair Can Help Your Family This Halloween

by Joy Lo on October 12, 2024

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This post was originally published in October 2019 and revised in October 2024 by other contributors. October is a magical month for children. Everyone...

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How Your Au Pair Can Help With Homework

by Joy Lo on August 12, 2024

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This post was originally published in April 2020 and revised in August 2024 by other contributors. Hosting an au pair lightens your load in...

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Thanking Your Au Pair for a Job Well Done

by Joy Lo on July 15, 2024

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This post was originally published in February 2019 and revised in July 2024 by other contributors. As a parent, you know that at times...

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Interviewing Your Au Pair About Driving Skills

by Joy Lo on June 17, 2024

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This post was originally published in October 2018 and revised in June 2024 by other contributors Many of our families love the fact that...

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How to Interview and Match with Your Au Pair

by Joy Lo on May 21, 2024

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You’ve completed your host family profile, perused the database of available au pairs, and now it’s time to interview your selected candidate. Interviewing your...

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Five Reasons to Consider a Male Au Pair

by Joy Lo on April 15, 2024

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Male au pairs, or ‘BroPairs’, are becoming a popular option. Read on to hear our five reasons you should consider hosting a male au pair…

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Au Pair Arrival Checklist and Advice to Welcome Your Au Pair

by Joy Lo on February 22, 2024

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Now that you’ve matched with your au pair, it’s time to start getting ready for their arrival. The weeks leading up to your au pair’s arriving to your home are an exciting time, and there’s plenty to do to prepare!