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...
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...
Au Pair USA is celebrating our Super Au Pairs who have heroically helped their host families survive and thrive in 2020. Tell us your Super Au...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
The Burky family, of Seattle, knows how to tackle a beautifully busy life. With two working parents and two young kids, the household is always moving...