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Summer with Your Au Pair:…

Summer with Your Au Pair:…

on May 26, 2025
Cultural Misunderstandings Decoded: What Your…

Cultural Misunderstandings Decoded: What Your…

on May 9, 2025
The Ripple Effect: How Host…

The Ripple Effect: How Host…

on April 28, 2025

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Summer with Your Au Pair: Making the Most of Childcare and Cultural Exchange

by Marisa Lonic on May 26, 2025
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Summer is a special opportunity for families and au pairs to strengthen bonds. Not only can au pairs provide safe, reliable childcare solutions, but...
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Au pair and host family stand on the sidewalk smiling.
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Cultural Misunderstandings Decoded: What Your Au Pair Might Really Mean

by Marisa Lonic on May 9, 2025
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Did you know that miscommunication occurs in almost 75% of everyday interactions? Seventy-five percent! Add in the possible component of cross-cultural differences, and you...
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The Ripple Effect: How Host Children Grow Through Cultural Exchange

by Marisa Lonic on April 28, 2025
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Hosting an au pair has immense childcare benefits like a flexible schedule, live-in support, and personalized care for your children. But have you thought...
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Setting Boundaries Without Building Walls

by Marisa Lonic on April 14, 2025
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Creating a Healthy Relationship with Your Live-in Au Pair
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Communication: The Key to Au Pair Program Monthly Contacts

by Jill DeMarco on March 11, 2025
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This post was originally published in July 2015 and revised in March 2025 by other contributors. Communication is the key to any relationship. The...
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5 Essential Communication Tips for Building a Strong Relationship With Your Au Pair

by Marisa Lonic on March 11, 2025
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This post was originally published in September 2023 and updated in March 2025 by other contributors. Having an au pair can be an enriching...
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An Overview of Host Family Responsibilities in the Au Pair Program

by Marisa Lonic on January 27, 2025
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While some people may hear the term “au pair” and assume it’s the same thing as “nanny” or “babysitter”, there’s much more that comes along with hosting an au pair. The Au Pair program is a U.S. Department of State sponsored program rooted in cultural exchange.
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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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How to Interview and Match with Your Au Pair

by Joy Lo on December 6, 2024
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This post was revised in December 2024 by other contributors. When you apply through InterExchange Au Pair USA, you will use our online matching...
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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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