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Mary Beth Grealey

Mary Beth is the InterExchange Au Pair USA Local Coordinator for the Chapel Hill area.

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Lockdown Strengthens Host Family and Au Pair Relationships

by Mary Beth Grealey
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The term “au pair” is French, meaning “at par” or “equal,” indicating that the au pair is intended to be treated as a family member. Au...
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In- and Out-of-Home Safety Rules to Expect Your Au Pair to Follow Post-Quarantine

by Mary Beth Grealey
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While stay-at-home orders may have been lifted across the United States, states have reopened at different rates and schedules. COVID-19 cases have continued to rise, so...
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What’s in your (Virtual) Back-to-School Toolbox?

by Mary Beth Grealey
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As we see many school systems across the country beginning the year with online classes, and some families opting for virtual school all year, host parents...
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Meet the 2019 InterExchange Au Pair of the Year!

by Mary Beth Grealey
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We’re thrilled to announce our 2019 Au Pair of the Year, Hagen Kamieth, from Siegen, Germany! The Moore family of Redmond, Washington, nominated Hagen who arrived...
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Au Pairs Celebrate December Holidays

by Mary Beth Grealey
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December au pair cluster meetings were filled with cookies, international potlucks, gingerbread houses, present exchanges, volunteering, and many kinds of hats! Au pairs and local coordinators enjoyed celebrating the December holidays. Happy...
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Au Pair Maria Reflects on Her Year

by Mary Beth Grealey
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The end of an au pair’s program year can be packed with mixed feelings. Au pair Maria, from Spain, is preparing to return home after her program ends....
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Sharing the Holidays with your Au Pair

by Mary Beth Grealey
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How One Local Coordinator Celebrates The Holidays With Her Au Pairs Long-time Local Coordinator (LC) Jill cherishes seeing the holiday season through her au pairs’ eyes. As an...
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