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Self-care tips for au pairs

Self-care tips for au pairs

By Cultural Care Au Pair

Being an au pair in the USA is an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime experience—but, just like any other gap ye...

3 ways you’ll make an impact as an au pair

By Cultural Care Au Pair

How being an au pair can transform your career

How being an au pair can transform your career

By Cultural Care Au Pair

Why to Take a Gap Year (or Two!)

Why to Take a Gap Year (or Two!)

By Cultural Care Au Pair

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My Au Pair Bucket List

My Au Pair Bucket List

By Cultural Care Au Pair

Thanksgiving: My Favorite Holiday

By Malene Møller Madsen

Why I chose my host family

By Tatiana

Which U.S. state or region should you au pair in?

By Cultural Care Au Pair

One common question au pairs ask is: “What U.S. state should I choose for my time abroad?” The USA is a big...

5 pumpkin-flavored American treats you must experience

By Cultural Care Au Pair

There’s no place like home

By Malene Møller Madsen

10 ways to make friends in the USA

By Cultural Care Au Pair

Why you should become an au pair

By Logan

The 5 sister au pairs

By Cultural Care Au Pair

LGBTQ+ au pairs in the USA share their stories

By Cultural Care Au Pair

Finding a great family as an LBGTQ+ au pair

By Cultural Care Au Pair

As a hopeful au pair, it’s incredibly exciting to start the search for your American host family—hope...

5 Ways to Build a Great Relationship With Your Host Mom

By Cultural Care Au Pair

How to BBQ like an American

By Cultural Care Au Pair

6 essential tips for your next American road trip

By Cultural Care Au Pair

Best places to shop in the USA

By Cultural Care Au Pair

Small Talk: Language Lessons

By Cultural Care Au Pair

Life after your au pair year

By Cultural Care Au Pair

Free time as an au pair

By Cultural Care Au Pair

During their time in the USA, an au pair’s first responsibility is to take care of their host childre...

“Introducing our 2023 Au Pair of the Year!”

By Cultural Care Au Pair

“Introducing our 2023 Host Families of the Year!”

By Cultural Care Au Pair

Falling in Love as an Au Pair

Falling in Love as an Au Pair

By Paula Wehe-Nájera

Small Talk with Au Pairs and Host Kids

Small Talk with Au Pairs and Host Kids

By Cultural Care Au Pair

8 ways travel changed my life

By Rebekka

How being an au pair jump-started my career 

By Cultural Care Au Pair