From the moment their au pair arrived and embraced their two-year-old son with boundless warmth, this host family in New York knew they had found someone extraordinary. Au pair Priscila from Colombia’s unparalleled love for children, coupled with her creativity and dedication, quickly became evident as she seamlessly integrated into their daily lives, enriching not only their son’s growth but also their family dynamic. As they reflect on their journey with Priscila, it’s clear that her presence has not only expanded their son’s horizons but has also deepened their connections to both their loc ..read more

When you’re interviewing au pairs, sometimes you just know you’ve found “the one.” This host family in New Jersey knew immediately that Rayane from Brazil would be the perfect au pair for their family’s needs — and they were right! Beyond her role in assisting with childcare, Rayane brought joy, creativity, and love to her host family’s home and greater community, making significant contributions to their daily lives. Read on to hear from Rayane’s host family about how much they have loved having her as their au pair, and how she’s become a true part of their family. “When we saw the Elmo pupp ..read more

Military family in Minnesota shares appreciation for their au pair, Jessica from Mexico The life of a military family is unpredictable, and military families have unique childcare needs that require flexibility and reliability. Just ask parents Hailey and Chris in Minnesota, whose lives were turned upside down when Chris was called for his third military deployment just after finding out they were pregnant with their second child. Luckily, they found the perfect au pair match for their family’s needs — Jessica from Mexico. Hear from Hailey and Chris about the incredible impact au pair Jessica ..read more

Au Pair in America’s Expert Series continues, with a special session on Conflict Resolution and Relationship Building.  Au Pair in America’s Commitment to Support  At Au Pair in America, we’re experts in great child care and cultural exchange. We also love partnering with other experts in fields important to our community. Our “Expert Series” is just one facet of Au Pair in America’s commitment to providing unparalleled support and resources to our participants. We pride ourselves on addressing a wide range of topics crucial to the well-being and success of host families and au pairs ..read more

The holidays are in full swing. Give yourself and your family the gift of a 2024 filled with flexible, dependable child care – and save! When you apply by December 31, 2023 and match with an au pair by January 31, 2024, you will receive a $500 discount off the program fee!* Before the calendar turns to January, make a resolution to take advantage of this incredible offer and experience the Au Pair in America advantage. Apply Now! *Use promo code W23. Not to be combined with any other offer. New families only. Matched au pair must be a new arrival and new to the Au Pair in America program ..read more

Au pairs and staff from Au Pair in America are proud to have supported the runners at this year’s TCS New York City Marathon!  Each year, au pairs from the U.S. Department of State’s Exchange Visitor Program volunteer their time (and never-ending energy!) to cheer on the amazing people running the marathon, providing water and Gatorade along the route. Our team of Au Pair in America au pair and staff volunteers always come away inspired, having played an important role in this iconic New York City tradition! Our staff love being able to help facilitate the experience for our au pairs and ..read more

As an accountant, people assume you’re extra calculating with your time. That may be the case, but all that number crunching and planning goes out the window when an accountant also becomes a parent, creating some unique challenges.  Here are some common issues that parents who are accountants often face when it comes to child care, and how hosting an au pair can help. 1. Busy Seasons Problem: You can have the perfect work-life balance for most of the year, but accountants know that once tax/audit season starts in January, that balance tips to one side of the scale and doesn’t let up unti ..read more

Constantly solving personal and strategic challenges for companies, Human Resources (HR) professionals who are also parents have a unique set of challenges, no matter what age their children are. Here are some common issues that parents who work in Human Resources (HR) often face when it comes to child care, and how hosting an au pair can help. 1. Emotional Fatigue Problem: Being a Human Resources professional means having to interact with and address the needs of every employee on staff, which can be emotionally draining. It may be so much so that you might worry you don’t have enough em ..read more

Being a parent who works as an attorney — or is in a similar type of legal profession — comes with its own set of unique challenges, no matter what ages your children are.  Here are some common issues that parents who are attorneys often face when it comes to child care, and how hosting an au pair can help.  1. Demanding Work Hours Problem: Attorneys often find themselves working long and irregular hours to meet legal deadlines and attend court hearings. This can make it tricky to arrange reliable child care for your little ones.    Au Pair Solution: Hosting an au pair ..read more

Sure, the standard American trick-or-treat affair is a classic Halloween staple beloved by all children, but one of the advantages of having an au pair from a different country is that they get to bring their own Halloween traditions into your home! Did you know that Halloween, or holidays eerily similar to it, are celebrated around the world, including in South America, Asia, and Europe?  Here are some of the spookiest Halloween traditions from various corners of the world:  1. Mexico – El Día de los Muertos If your child has seen the Pixar movie Coco (2017), they’re probably alread ..read more