Au Pair Stories
How Au Pair Childcare Can Support the Back-to-School Transition
As summer days wane, families prepare for the whirlwind of back-to-school season. It's a time of excitement and anticipation, but it can also be a period of pressure and chaos, especially for working parents. That's where au pair childcare can step in to make the transition back to school smoother and more manageable. Let’s explore how an au pair can be a valuable asset during the back-to-school season.
How Au Pair Childcare Can Support the Back-to-School Transition
As summer days wane, families prepare for the whirlwind of back-to-school season. It's a time of excitement and anticipation, but it can also be a period of pressure and chaos, especially for working parents. That's where au pair childcare can step in to make the transition back to school smoother and more manageable. Let’s explore how an au pair can be a valuable asset during the back-to-school season.
Meet Hadassah: A Book-Loving Au Pair from South Africa
The upcoming month of September is National Literacy Month, a time to cherish the joy of reading and the magic of words. At AuPairCare, one of our core AuPairCare Gives Back tenets is “Literacy & Libraries”, making National Literacy Month an especially important time in our community. In honor of National Literacy Month, we are thrilled to introduce you to Hadassah, an incredible 21-year-old au pair from Durban, South Africa who shares our passion for books and reading.
Meet Hadassah: A Book-Loving Au Pair from South Africa
The upcoming month of September is National Literacy Month, a time to cherish the joy of reading and the magic of words. At AuPairCare, one of our core AuPairCare Gives Back tenets is “Literacy & Libraries”, making National Literacy Month an especially important time in our community. In honor of National Literacy Month, we are thrilled to introduce you to Hadassah, an incredible 21-year-old au pair from Durban, South Africa who shares our passion for books and reading.
Earth Day Rocks! An AuPairCare Celebration
Every year for Earth Day, AuPairCare strives to give support and raise awareness for environmental protection initiatives around the world in line with our #AuPairCareGivesBack values. This year, our Texas Area Directors Ana McGee and Leslie Marks upheld our #AuPairCareGivesBack values on Earth Day by hosting a wonderful event at the Bedford Library in Texas.
Earth Day Rocks! An AuPairCare Celebration
Every year for Earth Day, AuPairCare strives to give support and raise awareness for environmental protection initiatives around the world in line with our #AuPairCareGivesBack values. This year, our Texas Area Directors Ana McGee and Leslie Marks upheld our #AuPairCareGivesBack values on Earth Day by hosting a wonderful event at the Bedford Library in Texas.
Making & Celebrating Women's History
March is Women's History Month and this month and every month, AuPairCare is inspired by the strong, resilient, and diverse group of women who are part of the AuPairCare community. One of those women is Minnesota State Senator and AuPairCare host mom Julia Coleman, who hosted an event for host families and au pairs in March to celebrate her swearing-in as a State Senator.
Making & Celebrating Women's History
March is Women's History Month and this month and every month, AuPairCare is inspired by the strong, resilient, and diverse group of women who are part of the AuPairCare community. One of those women is Minnesota State Senator and AuPairCare host mom Julia Coleman, who hosted an event for host families and au pairs in March to celebrate her swearing-in as a State Senator.
Racing Towards a New Year's Goal!
This year, Au Pair Camy from Ecuador had a challenging and exciting New Year’s resolution: run a half marathon. In January, Camy accomplished that dream by participating in the Chevron Houston Marathon & Aramco Half Marathon race–-a prestigious event annually attended by over 25,000 people.
Racing Towards a New Year's Goal!
This year, Au Pair Camy from Ecuador had a challenging and exciting New Year’s resolution: run a half marathon. In January, Camy accomplished that dream by participating in the Chevron Houston Marathon & Aramco Half Marathon race–-a prestigious event annually attended by over 25,000 people.
A Holiday Tale of Dance and Dreams
Vittoria, an au pair from Brazil, accomplished something incredible during the holiday season: she performed in a local production of The Nutcracker! Vittoria is a trained classical dancer and decided to keep up her dancing skills while being an au pair in Kansas.
A Holiday Tale of Dance and Dreams
Vittoria, an au pair from Brazil, accomplished something incredible during the holiday season: she performed in a local production of The Nutcracker! Vittoria is a trained classical dancer and decided to keep up her dancing skills while being an au pair in Kansas.
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The Benefits of Bilingualism
As parents we want to give our children every competitive advantage we can, from the very moment they are born until they are out on their own two feet. Bilingualism is one of those competitive advantages we can offer our children, and having an au pair is a great way to expose them to a foreign language via language immersion.
The Benefits of Bilingualism
As parents we want to give our children every competitive advantage we can, from the very moment they are born until they are out on their own two feet. Bilingualism is one of those competitive advantages we can offer our children, and having an au pair is a great way to expose them to a foreign language via language immersion.
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Featured Au Pair: Maggie from Mexico
Way to go, Maggie! Hailing from Mexico, Maggie made a big impact on her Minnesota host family from the start, with host mom Sarah sharing "We feel ever-so-fortunate to have met and welcomed Maggie into our home. Maggie is our first au pair, and we were very nervous about finding a good match when we started this process. From the first interview, we knew Maggie was an amazing fit for our family. It was a perfect match, and she has been the most ultimate au pair. We can hardly imagine our lives without her."
Featured Au Pair: Maggie from Mexico
Way to go, Maggie! Hailing from Mexico, Maggie made a big impact on her Minnesota host family from the start, with host mom Sarah sharing "We feel ever-so-fortunate to have met and welcomed Maggie into our home. Maggie is our first au pair, and we were very nervous about finding a good match when we started this process. From the first interview, we knew Maggie was an amazing fit for our family. It was a perfect match, and she has been the most ultimate au pair. We can hardly imagine our lives without her."
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Featured Au Pair: Ana from Spain
Host mom Nawsheen says about au pair Ana from Spain, "We are absolutely in love with Ana as a person, as a caretaker of our baby, and as a member of our family".
Featured Au Pair: Ana from Spain
Host mom Nawsheen says about au pair Ana from Spain, "We are absolutely in love with Ana as a person, as a caretaker of our baby, and as a member of our family".
Featured Au Pair: Ana from Chile
Hats off to our featured au pair, Ana from Chile! Her host mom Leslie shares how throughout everything, Ana has felt like the missing piece to our happy, little family. From baking bread to making memories, Ana stands out as a "nothing short of amazing"!
Featured Au Pair: Ana from Chile
Hats off to our featured au pair, Ana from Chile! Her host mom Leslie shares how throughout everything, Ana has felt like the missing piece to our happy, little family. From baking bread to making memories, Ana stands out as a "nothing short of amazing"!
