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Cultural Connections: Au Pairs and Host Families Unite in San Francisco

by Marisa Lonic on December 4, 2024

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Picture this: The Bay Bridge gleaming in the background as au pairs from different countries share stories, games, and international snacks with their American...

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When Cultural Exchange Transforms Family to Famiglia

by Marisa Lonic on November 27, 2024

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Marianna's relationship with baby Valentino has been very special. Having cared for him since he was just one month old, their connection grew so strong that "Marianna" became his first word!

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Welcoming Your Au Pair at Thanksgiving

by Marisa Lonic on November 15, 2024

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This post was originally published in November 2021 and revised in November 2024 by other contributors. Living in the U.S., we can easily forget...

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Au Pair Makes Family Trip to the Big Easy a Little Bit Easier

by Marisa Lonic on November 4, 2024

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When Bob and Maddie Manfreda of Seattle, WA decided to host an au pair, they didn’t anticipate the extra travel benefits they’d receive from...

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Getting to Know Au Pair Aline from Mexico

by Marisa Lonic on October 23, 2024

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Want to get to know our amazing au pairs here at Au Pair USA? This week we’re bringing you an interview we had with...

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Chinese Au Pair Layla Talks About Her Experience

by Marisa Lonic on September 2, 2024

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Most au pairs decide to join the program for a number of reasons: they want to improve their English, they are excited to live...

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Seven Au Pair Tips from a Veteran Host Family

by Marisa Lonic on August 26, 2024

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When Katie and her husband Sergio moved to Westchester County from New York City, they decided to host their first au pair. With Sergio...

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10 Ways an Au Pair Can Help with Back to School

by Marisa Lonic on August 2, 2024

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This post was originally published in August 2018 & 2023 and revised in August 2024 by other contributors. ‘Tis the season for all things...

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Au Pair and Host Family Teamwork for the Win

by Marisa Lonic on July 22, 2024

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During her first year as an au pair, Galu was sure she would extend her au pair experience for another year. After spending 12...

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Au Pair Matching 101

by Marisa Lonic on June 3, 2024

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This page explains what you can expect depending on the location of your au pair when you match as a host family.

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