Au pair stories: Real experiences from au pairs in the USA
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Nov 5, 2025
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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Sep 5, 2025
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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Sep 5, 2025
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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Sep 5, 2025
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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Sep 5, 2025
"Introducing our 2023 Host Families of the Year!"
Every year, we invite our au pairs to nominate their families for our Host Family of the Year award—and this year, we were so happy to receive over 600 nominations!
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Sep 5, 2025
Life after your au pair year
Hear from au pairs who used their experience in the USA to reach their future career goals!
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Sep 5, 2025
Moving with my host family
British au pair Hollie's host family moved to a new corner of the state during her au pair term! Learn how it made her more independent and closer to her host parents.
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Nov 4, 2025
Au pair education in the USA
All au pairs who come to the USA on a cultural exchange visa complete college credits at a school of their choice. Hear how au pairs have benefitted from that experience over the years!
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Nov 5, 2025
Returning to the USA as an au pair
Learn more about being a return au pair. Being an au pair twice can teach you so much more about life in the USA.
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Nov 3, 2025
Rematch is not the end of the world
German au pair Myles gives his advice on how to move on from a host family that isn’t working—and how to embrace the exciting new chapter of rematch!
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Nov 4, 2025
Why I chose my host family
Find out why au pair Tati chose her host family and how they build their relationship every day.
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Sep 5, 2025
How being an au pair jump-started my career
Read about Viviana, a former Colombian au pair who began her journey as a professional and political scientist in the USA!