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Setting Boundaries Without Building Walls

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Five Reasons to Consider a Male Au Pair

by Joy Lo on April 15, 2024
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Male au pairs, or ‘BroPairs’, are becoming a popular option. Read on to hear our five reasons you should consider hosting a male au pair…
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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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Au Pair Arrival Checklist and Advice to Welcome Your Au Pair

by Joy Lo on February 22, 2024
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Now that you’ve matched with your au pair, it’s time to start getting ready for their arrival. The weeks leading up to your au pair’s arriving to your home are an exciting time, and there’s plenty to do to prepare!
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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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What Household Chores Can Your Au Pair Do?

by Dina Nichols on February 12, 2024
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This post was originally published in April 2020 and revised in February 2024 by other contributors. As a Local Coordinator and Regional Supervisor for...
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How to Prepare Your Au Pair’s Bedroom

by Joy Lo on February 5, 2024
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This post was originally published in June 2018 and revised in February 2024 by other contributors. There’s a lot to do when getting ready...
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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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Vacationing With or Without Your Au Pair

by Stephanie Willhide on December 18, 2023
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This post was originally published in May 2018 and revised in December 2023 by other contributors. Families who are new to the au pair program often...
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