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Au Pair Spotlight: Monica from South Africa

by Marisa Lonic on April 10, 2023

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Taking care of four kids is no easy job, but Monica, a 20-year-old South African and former daycare teacher was ready for the challenge...

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Au Pair Spotlight: Jesarela from Mexico

by Marisa Lonic on March 16, 2023

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When Jesarela, a 26-year-old English teacher from Mexico, heard about the au pair program, she didn’t hesitate to apply. A program that encompassed taking...

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Why an Au Pair May Be the Answer to Planning Your Summer Schedule

by Marisa Lonic on March 3, 2023

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If you’re a parent of a school-aged child, you know planning for summer childcare can feel like a full-time job. It can seem like...

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Why You Should Consider a Colombian Au Pair

by Marisa Lonic on February 20, 2023

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If you’ve seen the movie Encanto (what parent hasn’t), you may know a little bit about Colombian culture. The Madrigals are a great example...

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Finding Your First Au Pair: Host Family Petty’s Story

by Marisa Lonic on February 7, 2023

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When Warren and Farrah Petty moved to a new city, far from their family and support system, they knew they needed to start a...

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Organization Tools for Parents

by Marisa Lonic on January 18, 2023

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As a parent, organization tools are a must. There is so much to juggle between school, doctors’ appointments, sports practices, grocery shopping, meal prep,...