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A catholic au pair with her Hindu host family, dressed for Diwali..
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Host Families and Au Pairs Learn from Each Other’s Religious Traditions

by Matt Wallace
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“What if my host family has a different religion than my own?” This may be a concern as you consider becoming an au pair. However, learning...
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Meet Our 2020 Super Au Pairs!

by Matt Wallace
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Au Pair USA congratulates our 2020 Super Au Pair Contest Winner Maureen Jacob from Germany, and all our finalists for their heroic work, acts of kindness...
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Lockdown Strengthens Host Family and Au Pair Relationships

by Mary Beth Grealey
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The term “au pair” is French, meaning “at par” or “equal,” indicating that the au pair is intended to be treated as a family member. Au...
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Military Families Benefit from Hosting Au Pairs

by Matt Wallace
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Au pairs are important to many American families. However, they’re uniquely important to families with parents in the armed forces. Au Pair USA chatted with members...
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Building Diversity into Your Children’s Book Library

by Matt Wallace
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The books your child reads may have a profound impact on how they view other cultures. Here are a few titles you can introduce to develop...
A group of au pairs practice social distancing outdoors during their monthly meeting.
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How Local Coordinators Have Been Supporting Au Pairs During COVID-19

by Matt Wallace
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Have you heard the expression “bloom where you are planted”? Even when life is difficult, one can make the most out of opportunities in their current...
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Meet the 2019 InterExchange Au Pair of the Year!

by Mary Beth Grealey
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We’re thrilled to announce our 2019 Au Pair of the Year, Hagen Kamieth, from Siegen, Germany! The Moore family of Redmond, Washington, nominated Hagen who arrived...
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Au Pairs Celebrate December Holidays

by Mary Beth Grealey
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December au pair cluster meetings were filled with cookies, international potlucks, gingerbread houses, present exchanges, volunteering, and many kinds of hats! Au pairs and local coordinators enjoyed celebrating the December holidays. Happy...
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Au Pair Maria Reflects on Her Year

by Mary Beth Grealey
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The end of an au pair’s program year can be packed with mixed feelings. Au pair Maria, from Spain, is preparing to return home after her program ends....
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Una’s Journey From Au Pair Alumni to Tech Entrepreneur

by Joy Lo
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Au pair alumni Una, from Bosnia, came to the U.S. as an au pair in 2012. At the time, her reasons for joining the au pair program were...
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