Become an au pair: Tips and Advice
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Au Pair vs Nanny: Definition, Differences & How to Apply
What is an au pair and how does it differ from a nanny? Learn the key differences, au pair meaning, requirements, and how to become an au pair in the USA.
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Exchange Programs Explained: Your Guide to USA Adventures
Exchange programs explained: Compare student exchange vs au pair options for the USA. Learn which program offers work experience, education credits, and cultural immersion.
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From Babysitter to Au Pair: Your Guide to Living Abroad
From babysitter to au pair: discover how childcare experience becomes your ticket abroad. Get honest answers about au pair salary, costs, requirements, and what you gain.
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I Was an Au Pair, Today I am …
Hear from Eva Meyer, a former au pair from Germany, about how she’s achieved her personal development goals and set on her career path since returning home.
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Meet Milagros 2025 Au Pair of the Year finalist from Argentina
Learn how au pair Mili has made an impact on her host family and her new community during her time in the USA!
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A taste of the USA: The best soups to warm up for winter
Discover cozy and comforting soups from around the USA, each with a unique regional flavor and history.
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Top 10 winter experiences in the USA
From ice skating at Rockefeller Center to dog sledding in Alaska, here are the best places to visit as an au pair during wintertime.
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Family fun: Winter bucket list edition
Discover classic and creative ways to enjoy winter with your American host family.
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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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20 seconds of courage
Difficult conversations with your host family can be tough to navigate. Read our advice for au pairs as they communicate their wants and needs.
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5 ways to get through tough times as an au pair
Hear from former au pair from Mexico, Melanie—she shares her best advice on how to stay strong and resilient in the face of adversity.
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5 ways to build a great relationship with your host mom
A relationship between an au pair and host mom can be a very special thing! We’ve compiled the top 5 ways to help au pairs cultivate that strong bond.