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Au pair Josine from the Netherlands with her host child in Maryland.
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One of the most common questions we receive is, \u201cWhat exactly is an au pair?\u201d Put simply, an au pair is a young adult from outside of the U.S. who comes and lives with your family and cares for your children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Au pairs<\/a> provide flexible, full-time childcare for up to two years in your home. But au pairs have so much more to offer than just childcare!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An au pair is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A member of your family with a different accent.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The term \u2018au pair\u2019 has a French origin meaning \u2018on equal terms.\u2019 We love this phrase because it demonstrates that your au pair becomes an invaluable member of your household. Whether that\u2019s doing school pick-up, helping your kids run off their energy in the backyard, pitching in with\u00a0household tasks<\/a>, or exploring new places with your kiddos, your au pair fills in the gaps where you need some extra help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having an au pair is like having another mature big brother or sister, adult role model, teacher, and caregiver in the home. No matter what stage my kids have been in, this additional loving adult helps to keep the home running smoothly. -Host Mom\u00a0Dayla<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

A doorway to the world for your kids.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

By definition, au pairs come from outside of the U.S. Au Pair USA works with au pairs from all over the world, including, but by no means limited to Germany, South Africa, Brazil, and Mexico. Your kids will be experiencing your au pair\u2019s culture every day, from the food to the traditions to the language and way of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our au pair Marrit has been cooking a Dutch meal each week for us and has been teaching us Dutch\u2026 there are sticky notes all over the house! -Host Mom\u00a0Kimberly<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

A lifelong friend.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We love seeing the deep bonds that form between our host families and au pairs. These relationships often last a lifetime. When your au pair returns home, it doesn\u2019t have to mean goodbye. From\u00a0weddings<\/a>\u00a0to\u00a0family trips\u00a0overseas, our host families and au pairs always find a way to stay connected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our daughter has told us multiple times how she views our au pair Tabi as an older sister and wishes that she could stay forever. -Host Dad\u00a0John<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Think an au pair may be a fit for you? Learn how to become a host family<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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