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https://blog.aupairusa.org/host-families/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/02/Petty-family-2.jpg1166872Au Pair Life Host Family Blog - Finding Your First Au Pair: Host Family Petty’s Story As a dual working household, Warren and Farrah Petty were looking for someone to help their little guy meet his milestones, keep him engaged and challenged, and provide stability and reliability to fill their childcare needs. After repeated turnover with local nannies and the inflexibility of not being able to have care outside of their caregiver’s limited availability, they decided to seek the support of au pair childcare.