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A year of connection: Flavia’s au pair journey in the USA
From her host family to lifelong friends, Flavia’s au pair year was filled with meaningful connections that shaped her experience and made the USA home.
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10 helpful phrases to know in English – according to au pairs!
Here are a couple American phrases that you may hear when you first arrive in the USA!
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3 ways you'll make an impact as an au pair
Au pairs are making the world a better place—find out how you can make an impact as an au pair.
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6 things you learn as an au pair
Being an au pair means expanding your horizons! Learn from Laura—a former au pair from Colombia—about six things you learn as an au pair in the USA.
6 min read
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6 essential tips for your next American road trip
Take to the road and explore the USA with our 6 American road trip tips
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An inside look at the Ambassador Program
Meet Jess Hurley, the founder of the Global Ambassador Program! She walks us through the ins and outs of being an Ambassador, and how it heightens the Cultural Care au pair experience.
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My au pair bucket list
Hear from real au pairs who have just arrived in America about what their biggest goals are for their au pair year. Get inspired from their stories!
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Falling in love as an au pair
Mexican au pair Paula tells the story of how she met her husband Kevin from Germany while they were living in the USA as au pairs.
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Caring for an infant
When Colombian au pair Vanessa arrived in the USA, her host child was only 2 months old! Learn why caring for an infant as an au pair is such a rewarding experience—and some tips and tricks to make it easier!
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Feelings that are normal after your au pair year is over
Former au pair Malene describes moving back home after a year abroad. From tough goodbyes to culture shock, it’s normal to have conflicting feelings about going home.
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Host mom spotlight: The story of Andrea
Living with an American host family is a special chance to experience cultural exchange! Read how host mom Andrea has embraced the au pair life.
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Interview with a Local Childcare Consultant
We sat down for a Q&A with Local Childcare Consultant (LCC) Joanne Dooley! Read our interview to learn more about the ins and outs of au pair support services.
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