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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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Communicating With a Non-Native English Speaker

by Joy Lo on March 21, 2019

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The majority of our au pairs are non-native English speakers. When au pairs come to the United States with the aim to learn more...

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Japanese Au Pair Misaki Practices the Art of Daily Positivity

by Joy Lo on March 6, 2019

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First-time parents Scottie and Ree love to slow down and enjoy the little things in life. When it came time to find an au...

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Host Mom of Quadruplets Sings Praises for Her Au Pair

by Joy Lo on January 14, 2019

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The Flynn family, of Atlanta, Georgia, isn’t your average American household. With 7-year-old quadruplets, a golden retriever, and parents Allison and Dan working full-time,...

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Meet the 2018 InterExchange Au Pair of the Year!

by Joy Lo on November 14, 2018

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We’re thrilled to announce our 2018 Au Pair of the Year, Alyz Hidalgo Abarca from Costa Rica! Alyz lives in Arlington, VA with the...

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Au Pair Childcare Is For All Ages

by Joy Lo on October 30, 2018

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As your family grows and changes, so do your childcare needs. Whether it’s swaddling a newborn or driving the kids to soccer practice, your...

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Au Pair Asks Host Mom to Be Her Maid of Honor

by Joy Lo on October 16, 2018

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Au pair Elisabeth and her host mom Jackie have an incredibly unique bond. Elisabeth joined Jackie’s household as an au pair in 2012 and...

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A Host Family Shares Why They Chose Au Pair Childcare

by Joy Lo on October 2, 2018

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The Rhines family and their Brazilian au pair Danillo are a wonderful example of why au pair childcare is truly unique. We asked host...

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How to Introduce Your Au Pair to Your Friends

by Joy Lo on August 16, 2018

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Your au pair has arrived and it’s time to introduce them to your friends and neighbors! Hosting an au pair is not as common...

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5 Ways Your Au Pair Can Help with Back to School

by Joy Lo on August 8, 2018

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Back to school time has arrived and your household routine is bound to look a little different this month! Your au pair is an...

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Au Pairs Can Help Kids Learn a Second Language

by Joy Lo on July 27, 2018

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Scientific studies have proven time and time again that learning a second language at an early age helps to develop young brains more quickly...

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