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The Ripple Effect: How Host…

The Ripple Effect: How Host…

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Setting Boundaries Without Building Walls

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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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How Your Au Pair Can Help With Homework

by Joy Lo on August 12, 2024
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This post was originally published in April 2020 and revised in August 2024 by other contributors. Hosting an au pair lightens your load in...
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Back to school
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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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Thanking Your Au Pair for a Job Well Done

by Joy Lo on July 15, 2024
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This post was originally published in February 2019 and revised in July 2024 by other contributors. As a parent, you know that at times...
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Your Au Pair’s Schedule & Responsibilities

by InterExchange Staff on June 30, 2024
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This post was revised in June 2024 by other contributors. Photo courtesy of InterExchange Weekly Au Pair Schedule One of the biggest advantages of...
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Interviewing Your Au Pair About Driving Skills

by Joy Lo on June 17, 2024
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Many of our families love the fact that their au pair can help with school drop off and shuttling the kids around town. But...
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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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Helping Au Pairs Improve Their English

by Christine Meek on May 6, 2024
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This post was originally published in January 2013 and revised in May 2024 by other contributors Learning English at school in another country does...
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