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Au pair and host family stand on the sidewalk smiling.

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Lockdown Strengthens Host Family and Au Pair Relationships

by Mary Beth Grealey on November 20, 2020

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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...

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Military Families Benefit from Hosting Au Pairs

by Matt Wallace on November 10, 2020

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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...

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Building Diversity into Your Children’s Book Library

by Matt Wallace on September 19, 2020

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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...

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 on June 30, 2020

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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...

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Meet the 2019 InterExchange Au Pair of the Year!

by Mary Beth Grealey on January 16, 2020

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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...

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Au Pairs Celebrate December Holidays

by Mary Beth Grealey on January 6, 2020

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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...