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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,...
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New Year’s Resolution Ideas When Hosting an Au Pair

by Marisa Lonic on January 10, 2023
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The new year has arrived and as a parent you’re likely getting back in the swing of things now that we’ve settled into January....
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What NOT to Say to Your Au Pair!

by Marisa Lonic on November 10, 2022
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At Au Pair USA, we’re constantly working on ways to prepare you for a successful au pair placement. We give you tips on interviewing...
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Why You Need an Au Pair If You’re Working From Home

by Marisa Lonic on September 26, 2022
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Working from home is certainly a more flexible and desirable solution for most working parents. You’re able to gain back hours of commute time...
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Fun Facts about Hosting a South African Au Pair

by Marisa Lonic on September 26, 2022
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Have you considered hosting an au pair from South Africa before? Au Pair USA has been welcoming au pairs from South Africa for over...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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