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Back to School… 2021 Style

by InterExchange Staff on August 27, 2021
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If you are a working parent with school-aged kids, you might be feeling slightly overwhelmed this back-to-school season. You may be thinking about that...
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Why Live-in Childcare Is a Great Choice for Families in a COVID-19 World

by Matt Wallace on November 19, 2020
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It’s often hard to see positive aspects of difficult situations. And COVID-19 has caused a great variety of difficult situations: health, happiness, finances, and...
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Independent Report Confirms Win-Win Situation for Au Pairs and Families

by InterExchange Staff on October 6, 2020
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A recently released report by the independent research group, EurekaFacts, shows that the U.S. Department of State’s Au Pair Program is a valuable win-win...
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The Value of Sharing a New Language with Your Child

by Matthew Graves on September 10, 2020
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Exposing your child to new languages early in life will provide them with a lifetime of advantages. An au pair makes daily language learning possible!.
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In- and Out-of-Home Safety Rules to Expect Your Au Pair to Follow Post-Quarantine

by Mary Beth Grealey on August 26, 2020
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While stay-at-home orders may have been lifted across the United States, states have reopened at different rates and schedules. COVID-19 cases have continued to...
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What’s in your (Virtual) Back-to-School Toolbox?

by Mary Beth Grealey on August 6, 2020
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As we see many school systems across the country beginning the year with online classes, and some families opting for virtual school all year,...
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Holiday Gift Ideas for Your Au Pair

by Joy Lo on December 7, 2019
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The holidays are here and while you’re used to shopping for your partner, kids, and friends, it could be your first time deciphering what...
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Sharing the Holidays with your Au Pair

by Mary Beth Grealey on November 18, 2019
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How One Local Coordinator Celebrates The Holidays With Her Au Pairs Long-time Local Coordinator (LC) Jill cherishes seeing the holiday season through her au pairs’ eyes....
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Winter Cultural Exchange Ideas With Your Au Pair

by Joy Lo on November 6, 2019
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Winter is here, and with it comes amazing opportunities for cultural exchange! What may seem normal to host families could be an exciting new...
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Why Do Au Pairs Attend Monthly Cluster Events?

by Joy Lo on October 10, 2019
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Each month your au pair is required to attend a cluster meetup hosted by your Local Coordinator. Need a refresher on why these events are...
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