Hosting an au pair lightens your load in many ways, and helping with your children’s homework is no exception. Whether it’s working with your kids to...
The traditional concept of an au pair closely resembles Mary Poppins swooping in on her umbrella with a spoonful of sugar. However, the times are changin’...
The holidays are here and while you’re used to shopping for your partner, kids, and friends, it could be your first time deciphering what to get...
Winter is here, and with it comes amazing opportunities for cultural exchange! What may seem normal to host families could be an exciting new experience for...
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...
Each month your au pair is required to attend a cluster meetup hosted by your Local Coordinator. Need a refresher on why these events are important for...
It’s no secret that the au pair program promotes foreign language learning, but sometimes the common phrases used by au pair agencies can seem like a new...
One of the most common questions we receive is, “What exactly is an au pair?” Put simply, an au pair is a young adult from outside...
The Burky family, of Seattle, knows how to tackle a beautifully busy life. With two working parents and two young kids, the household is always moving...
The weeks leading up to your au pair’s arrival are an exciting time, and there’s plenty to do to prepare! We’ve created a checklist to make...