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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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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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Mexican Au Pair With Host Family
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Washington Family Celebrates Cultural Exchange with Their Mexican Au Pair

by Marisa Lonic on May 20, 2024
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Raising toddlers is no easy task. That’s a big part of the reason why Shefali Shukla and her husband Ajay Marar decided to welcome...
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Au Pair USA’s Local Coordinator Spotlight! Ann Carr of Marietta, Georgia

by Marisa Lonic on April 8, 2024
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Just like they say it takes a village to raise a child, it also takes a village to run an au pair program. From...
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Why Families Are Flocking To Au Pair Childcare in Georgia

by Marisa Lonic on March 25, 2024
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Have you heard about hosting an au pair to help with childcare? Au pair childcare in Georgia has grown by over 40% among local...
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Au Pair or Summer Camp? Choosing the Ideal Option for Your Child’s Care

by Marisa Lonic on March 11, 2024
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Even though we haven’t officially started the spring season, summer planning for working parents is in full swing. It can be tricky to figure...
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Meet Isa, 2023 Super Au Pair Finalist!

by Marisa Lonic on March 1, 2024
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Isa Mik, a 21-year-old au pair from the Netherlands, didn’t know where the au pair experience would bring her, but she did know she...
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Meet Au Pair USA’s 2023 Super Au Pair: Fatima!

by Marisa Lonic on February 17, 2024
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When Fatima first arrived in the U.S. in August 2022, she had no idea how much the Au Pair program would test her resilience...
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Saying Goodbye: Navigating an Au Pair Departure

by Marisa Lonic on January 16, 2024
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The au pair program allows au pairs to stay in the United States for up to two years on the J-1 Visa. For the...
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Au Pair USA’s Guide to Winter Activities for Kids

by Marisa Lonic on January 8, 2024
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It’s officially winter! You and your au pair may need to be ready with some fun winter activities for kids. Whether your au pair...
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