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5 Essential Communication Tips for Building a Strong Relationship With Your Au Pair

by Marisa Lonic on March 11, 2025

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This post was originally published in September 2023 and updated in March 2025 by other contributors. Having an au pair can be an enriching...

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Au Pair Makes Family Trip to the Big Easy a Little Bit Easier

by Marisa Lonic on November 4, 2024

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When Bob and Maddie Manfreda of Seattle, WA decided to host an au pair, they didn’t anticipate the extra travel benefits they’d receive from...

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Chinese Au Pair Layla Talks About Her Experience

by Marisa Lonic on September 2, 2024

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Most au pairs decide to join the program for a number of reasons: they want to improve their English, they are excited to live...

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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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10 Ways an Au Pair Can Help with Back to School

by Marisa Lonic on August 2, 2024

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This post was originally published in August 2018 & 2023 and revised in August 2024 by other contributors. ‘Tis the season for all things...

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From Au Pair to Bridesmaid

by Marisa Lonic on November 14, 2023

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When Makenna Larson and her fiancé, Sean, decided to host an au pair in May 2022, they weren’t sure about it. Au pairs were...

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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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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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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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How to Create a Host Family Profile That Lands Your Dream Au Pair

by Marisa Lonic on July 24, 2023

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Finding an au pair who will be compatible with your childcare needs, lifestyle, and personality is essential to maximizing your hosting experience.

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