January 16, 2014

An au pair and host mom form the "Sisterhood of the Travelling Wedding Dress"

The Kauffman family has hosted 10 Cultural Care au pairs over the years. Through the year ...
December 20, 2013

Winter holiday traditions and folklore figures

In America, we have Santa Claus. He's big and rosy-cheeked, all decked out in red and whit ...
December 18, 2013

When one spouse is reluctant about hosting an au pair

I was talking to host mom Sneha Campanella about hosting an au pair this September— spec ...
December 16, 2013

Last minute au pair gifts

The holiday season happened FAST this year so finishing up holiday shopping has proven to ...
December 5, 2013

Interview with the Larkin family: why did they choose an au pair?

Julie and Michael Larkin, dual working parents in a suburb north of Boston have hosted Cul ...
November 19, 2013

Top 10 most expensive states for child care

The latest figures on child care costs across the U.S. can leave parents in a state of sho ...
November 13, 2013

How to navigate the holidays with an au pair

The holidays are a magical time of year, but they can also be a stressful time.  You may ...
November 8, 2013

Pew results find parenting and childcare is meaningful, but exhausting

Parents don’t need a research study to tell them that they find spending time with their ...
October 24, 2013

Why host an au pair from Thailand?

The next country in our series of spotlights on Cultural Care’s au pair recruitment cou ...
October 17, 2013

International comfort food recipes from our au pairs

Everyone has a favorite food; a dish that reminds them of the people and places they love. ...
October 10, 2013

Free download: Los Pollitos Dicen (Spanish lullaby)

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October 1, 2013

A favorite au pair returns to her American host family after two years back home

In 2008, the U.S. Department of State made it possible for au pairs to return to the U.S. ...
September 17, 2013

Host an au pair from Brazil!

A Cultural Care country spotlight
September 16, 2013

8 sports injury prevention tips for parents and caregivers

When my 9-year old nephew recently suffered a concussion from a skateboarding injury, it w ...
September 12, 2013

Where are former Cultural Care au pairs now?

Meet Alexander Kreher, who was a Cultural Care au pair from Germany in July 2008 until Jan ...
September 4, 2013

Downloadable household chore list for your kids

Growing up, I had lots of chores to do. Make my bed, do the dishes, clean our bathroom, du ...
August 26, 2013

Back to school: tips for success (part 5)

This is it—those last few days before school finally starts! Make the most of this week ...
August 19, 2013

Back to school: tips for success (part 4)

While still savoring the last few days of summer, you can get your kids ready and excited ...