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Preparing for Goodbye: Your Au Pair Departure Checklist and Advice

by Katie Homer on August 26, 2025

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As your au pair’s program end date approaches, it’s time to begin planning for a thoughtful, smooth, and supportive goodbye. Whether your au pair is heading home or extending their stay elsewhere, a little preparation can go a long way.

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Seven Au Pair Tips from a Veteran Host Family

by Marisa Lonic on August 26, 2024

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When Katie and her husband Sergio moved to Westchester County from New York City, they decided to host their first au pair. With Sergio...

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Au Pair or Summer Camp? Choosing the Ideal Option for Your Child’s Care

by Marisa Lonic on March 11, 2024

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Even though we haven’t officially started the spring season, summer planning for working parents is in full swing. It can be tricky to figure...

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Work-Life Balance Tips for Working Parents

by Marisa Lonic on October 23, 2023

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If you’re a working parent, you know balancing work life and family life is not easy! Between tight deadlines, demanding projects, hectic schedules, finding...

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Au Pair Pros and Cons: Exploring the Ups & Downs

by Marisa Lonic on October 10, 2023

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Choosing a childcare provider is not an easy decision. There are pros and cons with any option, and doing your research as a family...

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Top 5 Myths About Hosting an Au Pair

by Marisa Lonic on August 22, 2023

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Au Pair USA speaks to hundreds of host families annually, and we get a lot of questions when it comes to the au pair...

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Is an Au Pair for Rich People Only? Common Misconceptions

by Jordan Payne on August 15, 2023

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The notion that an au pair is for rich people only has been a prevailing misconception for many years. But is this actually the...

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Au Pair vs Daycare: Weighing the Pros and Cons for Working Parents

by Marisa Lonic on August 15, 2023

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Choosing the right childcare provider is a daunting task for any working parent, especially when faced with the au pair vs daycare dilemma. You’ve...

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An Au Pair Reunion to Remember

by Marisa Lonic on May 24, 2023

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When Amy and Adam Guttell began hosting au pairs in 2016, they never imagined the bonds that would be formed between their family of...

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Why Au Pairs Are So Much More Than Childcare Providers         

by Marisa Lonic on April 21, 2023

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Finding great childcare that meets all your needs can be a challenge. Au pairs are a top choice for families because they offer so...

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