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Five Differences Between Au Pairs and Nannies

by Marisa Lonic on September 26, 2022
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Deciding whether to host an au pair or hire a nanny is a big decision. Many parents think of au pairs and nannies as interchangeable forms...
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Why You Need an Au Pair If You’re Working From Home

by Marisa Lonic on September 26, 2022
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Working from home is certainly a more flexible and desirable solution for most working parents. You’re able to gain back hours of commute time and use...
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Fun Facts about Hosting a South African Au Pair

by Marisa Lonic on September 26, 2022
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Have you considered hosting an au pair from South Africa before? Au Pair USA has been welcoming au pairs from South Africa for over 30 years...
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Willkommen! What you need to know about German Au Pairs.

by Marisa Lonic on July 28, 2022
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Ever thought about hosting an au pair from Germany? Maybe you’ve heard a thing or two about Germans in the past—like they have a reputation for...
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This Mother’s Day, Consider the Benefits of Hosting an Au Pair

by Marisa Lonic on May 3, 2022
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As a mom, most days feel like a marathon to get everything done. At the end of the day, just when you think you can get...
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Host Family Reunion with a Favorite Au Pair

by Marisa Lonic on April 8, 2022
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We were a family of four, soon to be a family of five, in 2019 when we welcomed our German au pair, Doreen. Doreen arrived and...
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Hosting an Au Pair During the Holidays

by Marisa Lonic on December 10, 2021
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Ever wonder what it’s like to host an au pair during the Holiday Season? Maybe your family celebrates Hannukah, and your au pair has only ever...
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Au Pairs Bring Families Consistency in Uncertain Times

by Marisa Lonic on December 3, 2021
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Being a parent often means getting comfortable with things not going as planned. There are accidents, tantrums, coughs and colds… and even the unplanned global pandemic we’re...
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Welcoming Your Au Pair at Thanksgiving

by Marisa Lonic on November 22, 2021
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As host families, many of us have grown up in the U.S. or at least spent a number of years living here. We can easily forget all...
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How Does Your Au Pair Make You Feel Grateful this Thanksgiving?

by Marisa Lonic on November 22, 2021
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This time of year tends to bring out the warm and fuzzies of appreciation. Every now and then, it’s good to stop and reflect on what we’re...
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