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2 01, 2025

Crafting Connections

By |2025-01-06T09:09:49-05:00January 2nd, 2025|Au Pair, Au Pair Tips, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Crafting Connections

Craft with your Kids this year! We are excited to introduce the Crafting and Connections Resource Guide created by Lauren, one of our dedicated local coordinators. This guide aims to inspire au pairs and host families with a selection of creative crafts to enjoy together each month. It’s a practical [...]

18 11, 2024

Sharing Holiday Traditions with Your Au Pair

By |2024-11-20T15:02:41-05:00November 18th, 2024|Au Pair, Au Pair Tips, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Sharing Holiday Traditions with Your Au Pair

Sharing Holiday Traditions with Your Au Pair The holidays are a time for family, connection, and celebration, and for host families, it’s the perfect opportunity to include your au pair in your traditions. Sharing holiday moments with your au pair doesn’t just help them feel like a valued part of [...]

30 10, 2024

America’s Best Customer Service 2025

By |2024-11-26T09:19:44-05:00October 30th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on America’s Best Customer Service 2025

America's Best Customer Service 2025We are proud to announce that Newsweek named Agent Au Pair #1 for America’s Best Customer Service 2025 in the category of Nanny and Au Pair Agencies for the past 4 out of 5 years!The America’s Best Customer Service 2025 ranking is based on an independent survey of more [...]

5 10, 2024

Restoring Confidence in the Au Pair Program

By |2024-10-18T10:13:09-04:00October 5th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Restoring Confidence in the Au Pair Program

Restoring Confidence in the Au Pair ProgramOn Thursday, September 19, 2024, legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives regarding the modernization of the federal Au Pair Program. Sponsored by Rep. Guy Reschenthaler (R, PA-14), the Modernizing the Au Pair Program Act. H.R. 9677 (the MAP Act) addresses important issues [...]

12 09, 2024

Camping in Alaska

By |2024-09-24T10:56:06-04:00September 12th, 2024|Au Pair Experience, Newsletter|Comments Off on Camping in Alaska

Camping in Alaska Embarking on the au pair journey is already an exhilarating adventure and a formidable challenge. Leaving your home country to live with a host family you’ve never met in the U.S. is a remarkable experience in itself. But doing it in Alaska? That adds an extra dash [...]

14 08, 2024

8 Tips for Back to School with an Au Pair

By |2025-04-28T08:01:45-04:00August 14th, 2024|Host Family, Host Family Tips, News|Comments Off on 8 Tips for Back to School with an Au Pair

8 Tips for Back to School Going back to school can be an exciting and stressful time for both parents, children and au pairs. With the new school year comes a new routine, new teachers, new classmates, and new academic expectations. However, with the right preparation and planning, you can [...]

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