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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...

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Au Pair Maria Reflects on Her Year

by Mary Beth Grealey on December 11, 2019

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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...

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Holiday Gift Ideas for Your Au Pair

by Joy Lo on December 7, 2019

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The holidays are here and while you’re used to shopping for your partner, kids, and friends, it could be your first time deciphering what...

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Sharing the Holidays with your Au Pair

by Mary Beth Grealey on November 18, 2019

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How One Local Coordinator Celebrates The Holidays With Her Au Pairs Long-time Local Coordinator (LC) Jill cherishes seeing the holiday season through her au pairs’ eyes....

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Winter Cultural Exchange Ideas With Your Au Pair

by Joy Lo on November 6, 2019

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Winter is here, and with it comes amazing opportunities for cultural exchange! What may seem normal to host families could be an exciting new...

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Una’s Journey From Au Pair Alumni to Tech Entrepreneur

by Joy Lo on October 17, 2019

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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...

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Why Do Au Pairs Attend Monthly Cluster Events?

by Joy Lo on October 10, 2019

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Each month your au pair is required to attend a cluster meetup hosted by your Local Coordinator. Need a refresher on why these events are...

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The Language of the Au Pair Program

by Joy Lo on October 1, 2019

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It’s no secret that the au pair program promotes foreign language learning, but sometimes the common phrases used by au pair agencies can seem like...

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What Is An Au Pair?

by Joy Lo on September 20, 2019

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One of the most common questions we receive is, “What exactly is an au pair?” Put simply, an au pair is a young adult...