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February 18, 2022

Meet our 2022 Host Family of the Year!

The Host Family of the Year contest provides an opportunity to recognize and celebrate our ...

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February 18, 2022

Meet our 2022 Au Pair of the Year!

The Au Pair of the Year contest provides an opportunity to recognize and celebrate our ama ...

January 28, 2022

2022 Au Pair of the Year finalists

We want to take a moment to thank everyone who submitted a nomination for Au Pair of the Y ...

January 28, 2022

2022 Host Family of the Year Finalists

We want to take a moment to thank everyone who submitted a nomination for Host Family of t ...

January 4, 2022

Interview with host mom Kacy

Why we chose an au pair over a babysitter or nanny

November 5, 2021

Cultural Care Au Pair at the New York City Marathon

Our volunteers and runners are out on the course!

4 ways to be inclusive when interviewing au pairs

An inclusive matching process is one where au pairs and host families feel safe, respected ...

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Top 5 differences between an au pair and a nanny

Although many people use the terms interchangeably, au pairs and nannies are not the same. ...

Top 5 concerns about live-in nannies and au pairs

Learn how host families overcame these concerns

February 28, 2013

How is an au pair different from a live in nanny?

Many people use the terms au pair and nanny interchangeably. But the fact is, an au pair i ...

February 21, 2014

The truth about nanny shares

Trying to find affordable childcare these days is a big challenge for many families. One o ...

Comparing au pair agencies: understanding au pair agency costs

This is the first article in our three-part series comparing au pair agencies. Not all au ...

Earth day activity for kids: How to make a worm bin

Let's face it: kids like worms and other gross creatures. This is a great Earth Day acti ...

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January 19, 2021

2021 Au Pair of the Year finalists

Congratulations to our inspiring finalists!

Before your au pair arrives: tips for staying connected

Congratulations—you found an au pair you’re excited to welcome into your home who is e ...

February 4, 2020

What happens if I rematch?

How to move forward when it's not working out

October 1, 2019

How to find the right au pair

Our top 4 tips for success

How much room does an au pair need?

Some do's and don'ts for an au pair's space

October 19, 2018

What can an au pair do?

The ins and outs of an au pair’s responsibilities.

September 25, 2018

11 questions to ask yourself before choosing childcare

Make an informed childcare decision for your family.