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Cultural Misunderstandings Decoded: What Your…

Cultural Misunderstandings Decoded: What Your…

on May 9, 2025
The Ripple Effect: How Host…

The Ripple Effect: How Host…

on April 28, 2025
Setting Boundaries Without Building Walls

Setting Boundaries Without Building Walls

on April 14, 2025

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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.
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How to Interview and Match with Your Au Pair

by Joy Lo on December 6, 2024
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This post was revised in December 2024 by other contributors. When you apply through InterExchange Au Pair USA, you will use our online matching...
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Chinese Au Pair Layla Talks About Her Experience

by Marisa Lonic on September 2, 2024
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Most au pairs decide to join the program for a number of reasons: they want to improve their English, they are excited to live...
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10 Ways an Au Pair Can Help with Back to School

by Marisa Lonic on August 2, 2024
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This post was originally published in August 2018 & 2023 and revised in August 2024 by other contributors. ‘Tis the season for all things...
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Interviewing Your Au Pair About Driving Skills

by Joy Lo on June 17, 2024
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Many of our families love the fact that their au pair can help with school drop off and shuttling the kids around town. But...
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Au Pair Matching 101

by Marisa Lonic on June 3, 2024
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This page explains what you can expect depending on the location of your au pair when you match as a host family.
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Five Reasons to Consider a Male Au Pair

by Joy Lo on April 15, 2024
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Male au pairs, or ‘BroPairs’, are becoming a popular option. Read on to hear our five reasons you should consider hosting a male au pair…
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