While stay-at-home orders may have been lifted across the United States, states have reopened at different rates and schedules. COVID-19 cases have continued to rise, so...
As we see many school systems across the country beginning the year with online classes, and some families opting for virtual school all year, host parents...
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...
A host mom reflects on how COVID-19 changed life with her au pair, and how Au Pair USA has supported her While COVID-19 has affected many...
Hosting an au pair lightens your load in many ways, and helping with your children’s homework is no exception. Whether it’s working with your kids to...
As a Local Coordinator and Regional Supervisor for InterExchange Au Pair USA, I reach out to my host families each month with a refresher on the...
The traditional concept of an au pair closely resembles Mary Poppins swooping in on her umbrella with a spoonful of sugar. However, the times are changin’...
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....