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Au Pair Spotlight: Jesarela from Mexico

by Marisa Lonic on March 16, 2023
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When Jesarela, a 26-year-old English teacher from Mexico, heard about the au pair program, she didn’t hesitate to apply. A program that encompassed taking...
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What NOT to Say to Your Au Pair!

by Marisa Lonic on November 10, 2022
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At Au Pair USA, we’re constantly working on ways to prepare you for a successful au pair placement. We give you tips on interviewing...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Sharing American Halloween Traditions

by InterExchange Staff on October 22, 2021
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Halloween is almost here and, like everything, it comes with its own checklist of things to do!   Plan a trip to the pumpkin patch...
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