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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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How to Prepare Your Au Pair’s Bedroom

by Joy Lo on February 5, 2024

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This post was originally published in June 2018 and revised in February 2024 by other contributors. There’s a lot to do when getting ready...

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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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Helping Your Au Pair Drive & Thrive

by Marisa Lonic on June 6, 2023

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Have you ever driven in another country? The experience can be quite intimidating. Between foreign traffic signs, the steering wheel sometimes on the opposite...

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Why an Au Pair May Be the Answer to Planning Your Summer Schedule

by Marisa Lonic on March 3, 2023

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If you’re a parent of a school-aged child, you know planning for summer childcare can feel like a full-time job. It can seem like...

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Why You Should Consider a Colombian Au Pair

by Marisa Lonic on February 20, 2023

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If you’ve seen the movie Encanto (what parent hasn’t), you may know a little bit about Colombian culture. The Madrigals are a great example...

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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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Welcoming Your New Au Pair

by Matt Wallace on September 30, 2021

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Fall is almost here! That means color-changing leaves, pumpkin spice everything, and a cornucopia of options to welcome an au pair to your family....

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