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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 ...