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September 25, 2023
Why you should host a South African au pair
A Cultural Care country spotlight
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September 15, 2023
Cultural Care Au Pair at the New York City Marathon
Cultural Care Au Pair has been volunteering for—and running in—the New York City Marat ...
July 5, 2023
Why young parents are choosing au pair childcare
An interview with host mom Kristin
June 1, 2023
4 ways to be inclusive when interviewing au pairs
How to embrace differences in your interviews
May 22, 2023
Top 10 questions about au pairs
We answer all your FAQs about au pairs, hosting, and more!
May 10, 2023
The story of 5 sister au pairs
Read the story of the Brazilian sisters who reunited in the USA
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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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
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
February 21, 2014
The truth about nanny shares
Trying to find affordable childcare these days is a big challenge for many families. One o ...
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 4, 2020
What happens if I rematch?
How to move forward when it's not working out
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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.