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A Blog by Cultural Care Au Pair

Host Mom Spotlight: The Story of Priya

By Cultural Care Au Pair

Meet Priya Gulati, a host mom living in Los Angeles, California! She and her husband Raman are parents to t...

Celebrating Mother’s Day

Celebrating Mother’s Day

By Cultural Care Au Pair

Packing for the USA

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Interview with au pair Rémi: “I traveled to all 50 U.S. states!”

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Which U.S. State would you LOVE?

By Cultural Care Au Pair

Returning to the USA as an au pair

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Finding a great family as an LBGTQ+ au pair

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Best places to shop in the USA

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It’s no surprise that au pairs often return home with an additional suitcase (or two) at the end of their t...

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

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Making a difference as an au pair

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What’s your global citizen ranking?

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Small Talk: Language Lessons

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The Front Porch Project – checking in during COVID-19

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Who are Cultural Care Au Pair host families?

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An au pair’s guide to summer with the host kids

By Cultural Care Au Pair

Now that school’s out, you’ll be spending more time than ever with your host children. But don’t let full d...

LGBTQ+ au pairs in the USA share their stories

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Stories of au pair triumphs during COVID-19

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The Ultimate Guide to a Weekend in San Francisco

The Ultimate Guide to a Weekend in San Francisco

By Laetitia Parente

The 10 most Instagrammed places in the USA

The 10 most Instagrammed places in the USA

By Cultural Care Au Pair

Growing my Career as an Au Pair

Growing my Career as an Au Pair

By Cultural Care Au Pair

First Impressions of the USA

First Impressions of the USA

By Cultural Care Au Pair

Making the most of staying home

Making the most of staying home

By Cultural Care Au Pair

Au pair life is a busy life—in the best way possible. When not on-duty, au pairs have the opportunity to di...

Self-care tips for au pairs

Self-care tips for au pairs

By Cultural Care Au Pair

5 feel-good American TV shows to watch

5 feel-good American TV shows to watch

By Mandy Cook

5 ways to get through tough times as an au pair

5 ways to get through tough times as an au pair

By Melanie Ventura

6 resources for jumpstarting cultural exchange

6 resources for jumpstarting cultural exchange

By Cultural Care Au Pair

Online resources to keep your host kids entertained

Online resources to keep your host kids entertained

By Cultural Care Au Pair

Ask a Host Kid: What’s an au pair?

Ask a Host Kid: What’s an au pair?

By Cultural Care Au Pair