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Joy Lo

Joy is a huge advocate for cultural exchange. She's lived across the U.S. and various countries around the world including the UK, Australia and Indonesia. She has a unique perspective on working and thriving in other cultures. She's been a contributing author on Au Pair USA program.

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How Your Au Pair Can Help With Homework

by Joy Lo on April 29, 2020
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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...
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Five Reasons You Should Consider a Male Au Pair

by Joy Lo on January 29, 2020
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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’...
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Holiday Gift Ideas for Your Au Pair

by Joy Lo on December 7, 2019
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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...
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Winter Cultural Exchange Ideas With Your Au Pair

by Joy Lo on November 6, 2019
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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...
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Una’s Journey From Au Pair Alumni to Tech Entrepreneur

by Joy Lo on October 17, 2019
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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...
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Why Do Au Pairs Attend Monthly Cluster Events?

by Joy Lo on October 10, 2019
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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...
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The Language of the Au Pair Program

by Joy Lo on October 1, 2019
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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...
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What Is An Au Pair?

by Joy Lo on September 20, 2019
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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...
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Hear From A Host Family About Life With An Au Pair

by Joy Lo on August 12, 2019
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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...
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Pre-Arrival Checklist To Welcome Your Au Pair

by Joy Lo on July 26, 2019
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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...
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