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Setting Boundaries Without Building Walls

by Marisa Lonic on April 14, 2025

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Creating a Healthy Relationship with Your Live-in Au Pair

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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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Get to Know Super Au Pair Finalist Charika!

by Marisa Lonic on January 20, 2025

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Twenty-year-old Charika, also known as Rika, knew the Swerlands were the right family for her from the getgo. Although it was the first family...

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Get to Know Super Au Pair Finalist Dani!

by Marisa Lonic on January 13, 2025

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Since her first interview with the Cassidy family, Dani felt a connection. She’d had other interviews prior, but it didn’t feel the same. “When...

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Get to Know Au Pair USA’s 2024 Super Au Pair: Carla!

by Marisa Lonic on January 3, 2025

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Any au pair would probably feel a little nervous about joining a family with five kids. But for Carla, a 26-year-old au pair from...

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Hosting an Au Pair During the Holidays

by Marisa Lonic on December 14, 2024

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This post was originally published in December 2021 and revised by other contributors in December 2024. Ever wonder what it’s like to host an...

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Cultural Connections: Au Pairs and Host Families Unite in San Francisco

by Marisa Lonic on December 4, 2024

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Picture this: The Bay Bridge gleaming in the background as au pairs from different countries share stories, games, and international snacks with their American...

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When Cultural Exchange Transforms Family to Famiglia

by Marisa Lonic on November 27, 2024

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Marianna's relationship with baby Valentino has been very special. Having cared for him since he was just one month old, their connection grew so strong that "Marianna" became his first word!

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Welcoming Your Au Pair at Thanksgiving

by Marisa Lonic on November 15, 2024

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This post was originally published in November 2021 and revised in November 2024 by other contributors. Living in the U.S., we can easily forget...

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Au Pair Makes Family Trip to the Big Easy a Little Bit Easier

by Marisa Lonic on November 4, 2024

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When Bob and Maddie Manfreda of Seattle, WA decided to host an au pair, they didn’t anticipate the extra travel benefits they’d receive from...

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