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1 04, 2025

Opening Your Home, Expanding Your World: The Joys and Benefits of Hosting an Au Pair

By |2025-03-31T13:47:08-04:00April 1st, 2025|Au Pair|Comments Off on Opening Your Home, Expanding Your World: The Joys and Benefits of Hosting an Au Pair

Opening Your Home, Expanding Your World The Joys and Benefits of Hosting an Au Pair Are you a family juggling work, childcare, and everything in between? Have you ever considered the enriching experience of welcoming an au pair into your home? More than just a childcare solution, hosting an au [...]

5 03, 2025

The Power of Communication in Preventing Conflict

By |2025-03-31T13:55:31-04:00March 5th, 2025|Au Pair, Au Pair Tips, Host Family, Host Family Tips, Mental Health|Comments Off on The Power of Communication in Preventing Conflict

The Power of Communication in Preventing Conflict Open, honest, and respectful communication is the bedrock of any successful relationship, and the au pair-host family dynamic is no exception. Clear communication is especially crucial for preventing conflicts, fostering understanding, and creating a positive and harmonious environment for everyone. This blog post [...]

15 07, 2024

Your Role as a Host Parent

By |2025-03-31T14:18:28-04:00July 15th, 2024|Host Family|Comments Off on Your Role as a Host Parent

Your Role as a Host Parent Hosting an exchange visitor promotes global relations and diplomacy. Your au pair left their country, family, friends, language culture to live with you and experience daily life with an American family. Think about how you want them to speak about their time living with [...]

16 02, 2024

Communication in the Au Pair Program ​

By |2025-03-31T14:22:32-04:00February 16th, 2024|Au Pair, Host Family|Comments Off on Communication in the Au Pair Program ​

Communication in the Au Pair Program Advice from LCs SoilyLocal Coordinator and Former Au Pair Read More “Host families and au pairs thrive when there is a clear communication and mutual understanding. Picture the au pair program as a dance, a duet. Embrace the rhythm of a shared experience, learn [...]

15 02, 2024

Cultural Sense in the Au Pair Program

By |2025-03-31T14:23:04-04:00February 15th, 2024|Au Pair, Host Family|Comments Off on Cultural Sense in the Au Pair Program

Cultural Sense in the Au Pair Program Common sense is a myth. You are now a multicultural family! It is essential for host families to embrace cultural exchange in their household; to make an effort to practice cultural competency and mutual respect in regards to cultural differences in communication, language, [...]

20 06, 2023

Spread Your Wings with Agent Au Pair!

By |2025-03-31T09:17:23-04:00June 20th, 2023|Au Pair, News, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Spread Your Wings with Agent Au Pair!

Spread Your Wings With Agent Au Pair It is easy to focus on the child care component of the au pair program. However, let’s not forget the young adults who travel across the world, leaving their friends and family behind to embark on the adventure of a lifetime. Participating in [...]

12 05, 2023

Embracing Au Pair Identities Through Art

By |2025-03-31T14:31:30-04:00May 12th, 2023|Au Pair, Au Pair Tips, Monthly Meetings, News|Comments Off on Embracing Au Pair Identities Through Art

Embracing Au Pair Identities Through Art Agent Au Pair cares about the quality of the monthly meetings we provide our au pairs as part of their program requirement. We recognize the importance of these meetings for au pairs to receive peer support throughout their year and an opportunity to reflect [...]

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