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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,...
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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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