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Posts by: Marisa Lonic

Marisa Lonic

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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Get to Know Au Pair USA’s 2024 Super Au Pair: Carla!

by Marisa Lonic on January 3, 2025
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Any au pair would probably feel a little nervous about joining a family with five kids. But for Carla, a 26-year-old au pair from...
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Hosting an Au Pair During the Holidays

by Marisa Lonic on December 14, 2024
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This post was originally published in December 2021 and revised by other contributors in December 2024. Ever wonder what it’s like to host an...
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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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