Become an au pair: Tips and Advice

Au Pair vs Nanny: Definition, Differences & How to Apply
Dec 3, 2025

Au Pair vs Nanny: Definition, Differences & How to Apply

What is an au pair and how does it differ from a nanny? Learn the key differences, au pair meaning, requirements, and how to become an au pair in the USA.

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Exchange Programs Explained: Your Guide to USA Adventures
Dec 3, 2025

Exchange Programs Explained: Your Guide to USA Adventures

Exchange programs explained: Compare student exchange vs au pair options for the USA. Learn which program offers work experience, education credits, and cultural immersion.

From Babysitter to Au Pair: Your Guide to Living Abroad
Dec 3, 2025

From Babysitter to Au Pair: Your Guide to Living Abroad

From babysitter to au pair: discover how childcare experience becomes your ticket abroad. Get honest answers about au pair salary, costs, requirements, and what you gain.

I Was an Au Pair, Today I am …
Sep 17, 2025

I Was an Au Pair, Today I am …

Hear from Eva Meyer, a former au pair from Germany, about how she’s achieved her personal development goals and set on her career path since returning home.

Meet Milagros 2025 Au Pair of the Year finalist from Argentina
Nov 12, 2025

Meet Milagros 2025 Au Pair of the Year finalist from Argentina

Learn how au pair Mili has made an impact on her host family and her new community during her time in the USA!

A taste of the USA: The best soups to warm up for winter
Nov 5, 2025

A taste of the USA: The best soups to warm up for winter

Discover cozy and comforting soups from around the USA, each with a unique regional flavor and history.

Top 10 winter experiences in the USA
Nov 5, 2025

Top 10 winter experiences in the USA

From ice skating at Rockefeller Center to dog sledding in Alaska, here are the best places to visit as an au pair during wintertime.

Family fun: Winter bucket list edition
Oct 29, 2025

Family fun: Winter bucket list edition

Discover classic and creative ways to enjoy winter with your American host family.

5 ways to become part of your host family
Nov 5, 2025

5 ways to become part of your host family

Former au pair Aliena outlines 5 tips on how to build an unbreakable bond with your host parents and host kids.

A guide for your au pair journey
Sep 5, 2025

A guide for your au pair journey

Becoming an au pair promises an exciting future in the USA. And we are here to guide you through every step of your journey.

An au pair’s guide to summer with the host kids
Sep 5, 2025

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

Wondering how to entertain your host kids through the summer? We've got you! Check out tips from our au pairs for summer activities with your host kids.

Au pair nutrition in the USA: common questions & answers
Sep 5, 2025

Au pair nutrition in the USA: common questions & answers

Looking for nutrition tips for life in the USA? A Cultural Care host mom and registered dietician shares her advice