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March 21, 2023
Cultural Care au pair wins IAPA’s Au Pair of the Year!
Hear Antonella and the Serfaty family’s incredible story
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February 15, 2023
Introducing our 2023 Au Pair of the Year!
Congratulations to Antonella and our 10 other finalists!
February 15, 2023
Introducing our 2023 Host Families of the Year!
Congratulations to the Gerrity and Jaz families, and our 8 other finalists!
January 3, 2023
How to host a Global Family Reunion
Bring your au pairs together for an unforgettable reunion
November 28, 2022
Celebrating Day of the Little Candles
Learn more about this magical Colombian holiday!
September 13, 2022
10 best group Halloween costumes
Ideas from our host families and au pairs
August 30, 2022
10 ways to include your au pair
When you decide to invite an au pair into your home, you can expect to benefit from more ...
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March 6, 2012
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. ...
March 12, 2017
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 ...
August 14, 2017
50 best questions to ask when interviewing your au pair or nanny
Check out our interview guide to help with your childcare search
May 15, 2013
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 ...
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January 19, 2021
2021 Au Pair of the Year finalists
Congratulations to our inspiring finalists!
April 16, 2020
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
July 24, 2019
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.