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Host Families and Au Pairs report high satisfaction with Au Pair USA

by InterExchange Staff on May 6, 2021
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Despite all the challenges Au Pair USA hosts families and au pairs encountered in 2020, our Annual Satisfaction Survey shows that the program remained overwhelmingly successful!...
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Host Families and Au Pairs Learn from Each Other’s Religious Traditions

by Matt Wallace on March 26, 2021
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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 on March 5, 2021
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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 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 member. Au...
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Why Live-in Childcare Is a Great Choice for Families in a COVID-19 World

by Matt Wallace on November 19, 2020
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It’s often hard to see positive aspects of difficult situations. And COVID-19 has caused a great variety of difficult situations: health, happiness, finances, and ability to...
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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 with members...
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Independent Report Confirms Win-Win Situation for Au Pairs and Families

by InterExchange Staff on October 6, 2020
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A recently released report by the independent research group, EurekaFacts, shows that the U.S. Department of State’s Au Pair Program is a valuable win-win arrangement for...
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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 to develop...
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The Value of Sharing a New Language with Your Child

by Matthew Graves on September 10, 2020
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Exposing your child to new languages early in life will provide them with a lifetime of advantages. An au pair makes daily language learning possible!.
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In- and Out-of-Home Safety Rules to Expect Your Au Pair to Follow Post-Quarantine

by Mary Beth Grealey on August 26, 2020
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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...
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