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November 13, 2020

Au pairs save the day during COVID-19

Securing flexible, affordable childcare has always been a challenge for American families. ...

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LCCs take Front Porch pictures of au pairs and families during COVID-19

The role of a Cultural Care Local Childcare Consultant—or LCC for short—is to support ...

Host mom LauRen Strager: why an au pair works for us

First, an introduction to our guest host mom blogger! LauRen Merola is a trendy mom living ...

Inspiring stories of au pairs and host families during COVID-19

COVID-19 has turned the world upside down seemingly overnight. Suddenly, families are stru ...

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 ...

Comforting an Au Pair in Crisis

Tips on how to support your au pair during difficult times

Host kids answer: “What is an au pair?”

There are more answers than you think!

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Au Pair Interview Questions

Choose the best au pair candidate for your family with these interview tips

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

Top 6 concerns about live-in nannies and au pairs

Learn how host families overcame these concerns

February 5, 2018

7 tips for creating a great host family profile

Learn what au pairs look for in a host family profile

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

One of the really great things about having an au pair is that she can help with chores re ...

September 5, 2012

Setting guidelines for your au pair

House Rules It is very important for host parents to establish their au pair house rules ...

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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

Finding the Right Au Pair

How to choose the perfect au pair for your family

How much room does an au pair need?

The Dos and Don'ts of au pair living

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.

September 12, 2018

Pros and Cons of Au Pair Childcare

Is hosting an au pair the right decision for your family?