Our host family blog — stories, tips and advice

January 4, 2022

Interview with host mom Kacy

Why we chose an au pair over a babysitter or nanny

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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 ...

3 things I wish I had known before becoming a host mom

by host mom Aimee Meier

Why host a male au pair?

Meet 7 host families who love their "bro pairs"

February 12, 2021

Host Family of the Year shares top 5 tips

Sonia, au pair from Germany, joined her host family in July of 2020. She felt a connection ...

February 12, 2021

Au Pair of the Year award winner: Karen from Argentina

The Van Wieran family of Chicago welcomed their first au pair, Karen from Arge ...

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Top 5 concerns about live-in nannies and au pairs

Learn how host families overcame these concerns

What can au pairs do—can they help with chores?

One of the really great advantages about having an au pair is that they can help with chor ...

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 ...

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. ...

February 25, 2019

Our 15 finalists for the 2019 Host Family of the Year Award

Congratulations to our 15 finalists!

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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.