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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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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Au Pair Taynan Calms the Chaos for This Working Parent

by Joy Lo on June 17, 2019

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Meet host mom Dalya of San Diego! With two twin boys and a successful career, Dalya knows how chaotic yet wonderful life can be....

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Your Au Pair Will Lend a Helping Hand This Summer

by Joy Lo on May 14, 2019

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Having an au pair is a wonderful experience any time of year but can be particularly helpful during the unpredictable summer months. School is...

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Video Q&A with Host Mom Emery

by Joy Lo on May 7, 2019

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Au pair Lucas from Brazil is here to answer all of your questions about life as an au pair! In this video, au pair...

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Foreign Language Teacher, Camp Counselor, and Au Pair Efim

by Joy Lo on April 24, 2019

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The Rodov family, of New Jersey, were thrilled to welcome Russian au pair Efim into their household. Efim, age 25, has a Bachelor’s Degree...

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Faced with Cancer, Host Mom and Au Pair Partner in the Fight

by Joy Lo on April 10, 2019

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Dr. Amy Chused is the type of superwoman you see in the movies. Not only is Amy an accomplished hospitalist, but she’s also a...

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