FEATURED Top 5 Myths About Hosting an Au Pair by Marisa Lonic on August 22, 2023 FEATURED Au Pair USA speaks to hundreds of host families annually, and we get a lot of questions when it comes to the au pair program. With...
FEATURED It’s Time for Back to School! by Marisa Lonic on August 11, 2023 FEATURED ‘Tis the season for all things back-to-school! From purchasing school supplies and new shoes to adjusting to an earlier bedtime (and wake-up time) to packing snacks,...
FEATURED How to Create a Host Family Profile That Lands Your Dream Au Pair by Marisa Lonic on July 24, 2023 FEATURED Finding an au pair who will be compatible with your childcare needs, lifestyle, and personality is essential to maximizing your hosting experience.
FEATURED Why Au Pairs Are So Much More Than Childcare Providers by Marisa Lonic on April 21, 2023 FEATURED Finding great childcare that meets all your needs can be a challenge. Au pairs are a top choice for families because they offer so much more...
FEATURED Why an Au Pair May Be the Answer to Planning Your Summer Schedule by Marisa Lonic on March 3, 2023 FEATURED 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 you’re late...
FEATURED Why You Should Consider a Colombian Au Pair by Marisa Lonic on February 20, 2023 FEATURED 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 of how...
FEATURED Meet Au Pair USA’s 2022 Super Au Pair Finalist, Nana! by Marisa Lonic on January 4, 2023 FEATURED Before deciding to become an au pair, Super Au Pair finalist Nana was a kindergarten teacher in Japan. She thought coming to the U.S. would be...
FEATURED Meet Au Pair USA’s 2022 Super Au Pair Finalist, Ariane! by Marisa Lonic on January 4, 2023 FEATURED Super Au Pair Finalist Ariane from Brazil wasn’t even sure she’d be able to participate in the program and arrive at her host family’s home when...
FEATURED Meet Lena, Au Pair USA’s 2022 Super Au Pair! by Marisa Lonic on January 4, 2023 FEATURED From the moment you connect with Lena, it’s easy to see why their host family nominated them, and they were ultimately selected as Au Pair USA’s...
FEATURED Five Differences Between Au Pairs and Nannies by Marisa Lonic on September 26, 2022 FEATURED Deciding whether to host an au pair or hire a nanny is a big decision. Many parents think of au pairs and nannies as interchangeable forms...