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This Mother’s Day, Consider the Benefits of Hosting an Au Pair

by Marisa Lonic on May 3, 2022
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As a mom, most days feel like a marathon to get everything done. At the end of the day, just when you think you can get...
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Hosting an Au Pair During the Holidays

by Marisa Lonic on December 10, 2021
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Ever wonder what it’s like to host an au pair during the Holiday Season? Maybe your family celebrates Hannukah, and your au pair has only ever...
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Au Pairs Bring Families Consistency in Uncertain Times

by Marisa Lonic on December 3, 2021
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Being a parent often means getting comfortable with things not going as planned. There are accidents, tantrums, coughs and colds… and even the unplanned global pandemic we’re...
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Sharing American Halloween Traditions

by InterExchange Staff on October 22, 2021
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Halloween is almost here and, like everything, it comes with its own checklist of things to do!   Plan a trip to the pumpkin patch to find...
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Welcoming Your New Au Pair

by Matt Wallace on September 30, 2021
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Fall is almost here! That means color-changing leaves, pumpkin spice everything, and a cornucopia of options to welcome an au pair to your family. 2021 hasn’t...
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Back to School… 2021 Style

by InterExchange Staff on August 27, 2021
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If you are a working parent with school-aged kids, you might be feeling slightly overwhelmed this back-to-school season. You may be thinking about that crazy hustle...
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Why Live-in Childcare Is a Great Choice for Families in a COVID-19 World

by Matt Wallace on November 19, 2020
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It’s often hard to see positive aspects of difficult situations. And COVID-19 has caused a great variety of difficult situations: health, happiness, finances, and ability to...
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Independent Report Confirms Win-Win Situation for Au Pairs and Families

by InterExchange Staff on October 6, 2020
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A recently released report by the independent research group, EurekaFacts, shows that the U.S. Department of State’s Au Pair Program is a valuable win-win arrangement for...
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The Value of Sharing a New Language with Your Child

by Matthew Graves on September 10, 2020
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Exposing your child to new languages early in life will provide them with a lifetime of advantages. An au pair makes daily language learning possible!.
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In- and Out-of-Home Safety Rules to Expect Your Au Pair to Follow Post-Quarantine

by Mary Beth Grealey on August 26, 2020
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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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