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Posts by category
- Category: Archive
- 2019 #LoveMyAuPair Contest Runner Up
- 2019 #LoveMyAuPair Contest Runner Up
- Love My Au Pair Contest Winner (2019)
- Vegas Family Makes Exchange Student’s Dream Come True
- Forever Changed by the U.S. Au Pair Program
- Cultural Differences Between Ukraine and the USA
- How to Develop Career Goals as an Au Pair
- Au Pair Calls Host Parents “Vision of What I Want” in Marriage
- After Rematching 2 Times, Au Pair Finds Dream Family
- Host Family “Exceeded Expectations,” Couldn’t Have Been Better
- Category: Au Pairs
- Co-Winners: Gieseke Family and Au Pair Hendry
- Co-Winners: Gerzon Family and Au Pair Yuliia
- Runners-Up: Ford Family and Au Pair Ana
- Memorable Gifts for Your Host Family
- Work Abroad in the USA During Your Gap Year
- Best Kids’ Movies for Au Pairs to Watch with Host Kids
- New Here? Best Tips for Host Families & Au Pairs
- Au Pair Weekend Classes (Education Credit + Travel!)
- Au Pair Travel Requirements & Tips for Budget Vacations
- Au Pairs from 20+ Countries Adopt U.S. Holiday Spirit of Giving
- Daily Routine for 4-Year-Olds (with Room to Just Be a Kid)
- Why Volunteering is Important to Americans (and Au Pairs!)
- Au Pair Stories: Oh, the Crazy Things Kids Do!
- 5 Big Reasons Why Au Pairs Need to Attend Cultural Events
- D.C. Au Pair Saved Her Host Granddad’s Life by Calling 911
- America gives Au Pairs Freedom
- Can I Rematch with a New Host Family?
- Indoor Games for Kids & Au Pairs (That Are FUN!)
- Things That Surprise Foreigners in America
- How to Write a Letter to a Host Family
- Category: LoveMyHostFamily Contest
- 2021 LoveMyHostFamily Contest Alumni Winner and Runner-up
- 2021 LoveMyHostFamily Contest In-Country Winner and Runner-up
- **2019 Winner** Au Pair Discovers a “New World”
- **2019 Runner-Up** My Host Family Saved My Vacation
- **2019 Runner-Up** The “Spartz” in My Heart
- “I am definitely blessed to have the best host family.”
- My Host Family, “The Incredibles”
- “You always have something to give to others.”
- “I Was Looking for an Understanding Host Family… and I Got One.”
- My Host Family Made Sure I Was Never Homesick
- Au Pair’s Host Kids Teach Her “Valuable Life Lessons”
- Hopeless Rematch Led to a Loving Family
- Ukranian Au Pair Still Lives Near Host Family, Even After Program Ends
- Host Family Wanted More Than Just a Nanny
- “I Will Look Back On My Time Here with Fond Memories”
- Host Parents Give an “Example of a Unified Family”
- Au Pair Gains New Appreciation for Her Own Parents
- “My Friends Think I’m Crazy… but I Know I Love My Host Family!”
- Host Family Helps Brazilian Au Pair Find a “Whole New World”
- Chinese Au Pair Says Goodbye to Her Host Family
- How This Host Family Makes Their Chinese Au Pair Feel Special
- The Little Moments with My Host Family
- “They Gave Me the Courage to Achieve My Dream”
- “They Said They Love Me” – Chinese Au Pair Thanks Former Host Family
- Host Parents Teach Au Pair “Nothing is Impossible”
- Au Pair Says Her Host Family Makes Her Feel “Special and Loved”
- How My Host Family Made My Dreams Come True
- “You Can See How Much They Love Each Other”
- Host Family Loves This French Au Pair Like Their Own Daughter
- Utah Family Helps Polish Au Pair Overcome Fear of Water
- Au Pair Says, “Thank You for Changing my Life”
- Thai Au Pair Welcomed with Flag From Her Home Country
- Host Kids Block the Door, Say, “Don’t go back to China!”
- Host Family Helps Au Pair Adopt Healthier Lifestyle
- Host Family Dedicates Time to Bond with Au Pair
- “I Couldn’t Have Imagined That My Life Would Change So Much”
- My Host Family Gave Me an Incredible Opportunity
- Host Family Helps Au Pair Through Car Accident
- “They care about my well being and that of the children.”
- “I have an ‘AHA’ moment with my host family every day”
- “My whole host family respects me”
- “They have tried to make me feel at home… I wanted to cry.”
- These Busy Host Parents Still Find Time for Their Au Pair
- “My Heart Family.” Au Pair Describes Her Special Host Family
- Au Pair is “Grateful and Blessed” to be with Her Host Family
- Host Family Gave British Au Pair “Newfound Confidence”
- “I Knew My Heart Belonged to Them”
- Category: Childcare Advice
- 1st Birthday Gift Ideas: 8 Incredible Gifts for a 1 Year Old
- 10 Powerful Benefits of Learning a Second Language
- 15 Best Gifts For 6-Month-Old Children
- The Top Things to Do with Kids This Summer That They’ll Love
- Tips for Traveling With Kids: The Ultimate Guide for Parents
- How to Provide Stress Relief for Kids
- The Absolute Best Snacks for Kids
- How to Deal with Separation Anxiety in Toddlers
- 10 of the Best Parenting Books for New Parents
- How does a live in nanny compare to an Au Pair?
- It’s Not Too Late to Find a Summer Au Pair
- Indoor Activities for Kids During Self-Isolation
- How to Teach Children (and Make Knowledge Stick)
- 10 Best Outdoor Games for Kids (Without Contact)
- How Much Does Daycare Cost in My State?
- Childcare Duties: Skills Every Provider Should Have
- Find a Nanny Who Loves Your Kids as Much as You Do
- How Much Do Tutors Make? Find an Affordable Tutor.
- How to Get Kids to Do Homework Before Dinner
- How to Find Time to Work Out (and More!)
- The Most Affordable Daycare Is In My Own House!
- How to Get Kids to Do Chores (with Dad!)
- Affordable help for parents of special needs children
- Finding Work-Life Balance: How Au Pairs Can Help
- 19 Rainy Day Activities to Chase Away the Winter Blues
- Affordable Childcare: How Au Pairs Help Parents Save Money
- Signs Your Child Isn’t Getting Enough Attention at Daycare
- Is Screen Time Bad for Kids?
- Build Confidence in Kids: 7 Secrets You Haven’t Heard
- Healthy Snacks for Kids That Are Delicious & Easy to Make
- Live-in Au Pairs Eliminate Daycare Problems
- Top 5 Back to School Hacks for Busy Parents
- Childcare with After School Pick Up + Homework Help
- Help Kids with Homework & Cultivate Good Habits
- Water Safety for Kids: What Every Parent & Au Pair Should Know
- How to Limit Screen Time, Keep Your Sanity, and Have Fun!
- Free Toddler Chore Chart + Easy Chores for Toddlers
- How to Bond with Children in Your Care
- Constructive Criticism for Kids: How to Help Kids Grow
- Cognitive Benefits of Learning a Second Language
- Toddler Bedtime Routine Strategies for Frustrated Parents
- Toddler Hitting, Biting, & Acting Out? Here’s Why.
- Foreign Exchange Programs: What Hosting is Really Like
- Cost of Having a Second Child (& How to Save Money!)
- 10 Toddler Activities that Engage & Educate
- Category: Host Families
- Top 10 Reasons to Choose In Home Child Care
- What is a Nanny Share? (Worth It?)
- Au Pair Tax Deduction Guide for Host Families
- Hiring an au pair is easier than it sounds!
- Infant Daycare That Doesn’t Cost a Fortune
- Keep Kids Safe in Public: Guidelines for Parents & Caregivers
- Childcare for Single Moms Just Got More Affordable
- Fears About Hosting a Rematch Au Pair
- Can I Afford an Au Pair?
- Hiring an Au Pair: Things to Consider Before Matching
- Can I Find an Au Pair Without an Agency?
- 5 Things to Ask During Your First Au Pair Interview
- Should I get an Au Pair? How to Decide.
- How Jennifer Communicates Effectively with Her Au Pair
- Category: Best Practices
- 10 Reasons Families Love Their Male Au Pairs
- 20 Ways to Thank Your Au Pair For Stepping Up During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Child Discipline Techniques that Actually Teach Kids to Behave
- Conflict Resolution Techniques for Host Families and Au Pairs
- Child Safety at Home: What Parents & Au Pairs Need to Know
- 4-Year Old Thanks Mom for Getting an Au Pair
- New Dad Terrified of Leaving Baby at Daycare… Until THIS Happened
- Cultivating the Right Frame of Mind About Hosting an Au Pair
- How to Have a Successful Year with Your Au Pair
- 35 Things That Stress Moms Out (and How To Solve Them)
- Can Au Pairs Drive? (More importantly, are they safe?)
- Au Pair Job Duties & Responsibilities
- 40 Ways Au Pairs Rely on Their Host Parents
- Like a Sister or Daughter: What it’s Like Bonding With My Au Pair
- When My Husband Travels for Work, My Au Pair Steps Up!
- Has Hosting Been What I Expected?
- Considering Extending With Our Au Pair
- Things I’ll Do Differently With My 2nd Au Pair
- Mirroring Each Other’s Habits
- Little Hiccups: Addressing Issues I Never Foresaw
- The Importance of Au Pair Friendships
- First Month of Hosting: Thoughts and Reflections
- The Importance of the Weekly Meeting
- Au Pair Driving in the USA: Putting Your Life in Your Au Pair’s Hands
- The Fun Side of Cultural Exchange
- For the First Time in Forever: Meeting My Au Pair
- Prepare Your Children for Your Au Pair’s Arrival
- The Adjustment Period: First 3 Weeks of Hosting
- Set Expectations- How to be Clear & Consistent
- How To Build Rapport with Your Au Pair
- Category: Interviewing Au Pairs
- Category: LoveMyAuPair Contest
- 2021 Contest Winner – Au Pair Jomari
- 2021 Contest Runner-up: Au Pair Ana
- Mom Finds Her Experience “Hard to Put Into Words”
- Working Parents “Totally Blown Away” by Au Pair’s Actions
- *WINNER* She Gave Us Faith to Face Our Child’s Diagnosis
- *RUNNER-UP* Au Pair Learns ASL for Special Needs Host Kid
- *RUNNER-UP* Male Au Pair’s “Patience Has No Limit”
- *HONORABLE MENTION* “The Missing Piece to Our Family”
- After “Many Doubts,” Family Finds Perfect Match
- Working Parents Love Their Patient, Friendly Au Pair
- Sarah Finds the Good in Everything & Everyone
- “I am Convinced Gabriella is an Angel”
- Au Pair is Wonderful with Host Kid Who Has Autism
- Family Thanks Au Pair for “Opening Her Arms and Heart”
- Hosting Our Au Pair is “Like Having an Angel Live with Us”
- “I Cannot Describe the Love I See in Her Eyes”
- This Au Pair Has a “Humble and Helpful” Attitude
- Chinese Au Pair is “Always Eager to Help and Jump Right In”
- “We Couldn’t Imagine Our Lives Without Our Au Pair”
- Au Pair Helps Host Kid with Speech Therapy
- Our Au Pair Helps Us in So Many Amazing Ways
- “Her Light and Good Nature Show in Everything She Does”
- Au Pair Gives Up Free Time to Play with 4-Year-Old Host Kid
- The “Argentinian Sun” Who “Totally Captivated Our Hearts”
- Our Twins Are Happier “in the Comfort of Their Own Home”
- “She’s a Friend They Can Laugh and Play With”
- “Having an Au Pair Has Been an Incredible Blessing”
- The Unexpected Way Our Au Pair Made Our Lives Better
- “Nothing Warms a Mother’s Heart More”
- At First, This Single Mom Worried Her Au Pair Was Too Young
- “Not an Au Pair, a New Member of Our Family”
- “We Can’t Begin to Cover All the Ways Our Lives Have Improved”
- My Au Pair is My Role Model
- Host Mom Says Au Pair “Can Cheer Anybody Up”
- “The Last of 16 Au Pairs”
- “I Would Claim Her As My Own in a Heartbeat”
- “Like Having an Older Daughter”
- Host Family Says Their Au Pair is a “Wonderful, Kind Person”
- “Nothing Short of a Blessing… She Means the World”
- “We Truly Have the Feeling of An International Family”
- The two dates our family will never forget…
- Memories We Will Cherish Forever
- Category: News
- Category: Success Stories
- Au Pair and Family Successes During COVID-19
- Au Pair Helps Speech Delay Child Speak for the First Time
- Would You Talk About Your Nanny This Way?
- Teen Grumpier by the day? Try this Argentinian fix.
- How Living with an Au Pair Gives Peace of Mind
- “She Came to Show Us How Much We Could Love”
- “We Were Barely Keeping Our Heads Above Water”
- Working Parents Panicked Over Childcare… Until They Met Lua
- Family Calls Au Pair “the Person We Really Needed”
- Family “Could Not Imagine” Life Without Au Pair
- “Esther Has Been a Delight For Our Family”