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Meet Our “Au Pair of the Year” Contest Winners

by Katie Homer on May 27, 2026

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Every year, Au Pair USA host families around the country nominate their au pairs for the Au Pair of the Year contest. Here are the winners of the 2025 Au Pair of the Year contest.

Au pair and host family stand on the sidewalk smiling.

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Cultural Misunderstandings Decoded: What Your Au Pair Might Really Mean

by Marisa Lonic on May 9, 2025

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Did you know that miscommunication occurs in almost 75% of everyday interactions? Seventy-five percent! Add in the possible component of cross-cultural differences, and you...

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Same Name, Same Values: The Story of Two Lauras and One Amazing Au Pair Year

by Marisa Lonic on March 3, 2025

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When parents, Laura and Dan Johnson, decided an au pair might be the right childcare solution for their family of five in the summer...

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Smart Financial Planning for Host Families: Understanding Au Pair Program Costs

by Marisa Lonic on February 10, 2025

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If you’ve researched childcare, you know it’s typically an expensive cost for American families. In fact, according to CNN.com, childcare for two children typically...

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An Overview of Host Family Responsibilities in the Au Pair Program

by Marisa Lonic on January 27, 2025

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While some people may hear the term “au pair” and assume it’s the same thing as “nanny” or “babysitter”, there’s much more that comes along with hosting an au pair. The Au Pair program is a U.S. Department of State sponsored program rooted in cultural exchange.