Great gifts for your host family

Great gifts for your host family

Whether it’s a gift to say goodbye, a present during the holidays, or simply a token to show your appreciation, here are some great ideas for how to show your host family how much you care!

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How to find your American host family

How to find your American host family

A Cultural Care Au Pair Matching Specialist outlines the most important factors to keep in mind while searching for a host family in the USA.

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How to BBQ like an American

How to BBQ like an American

From sauces & sides to backyard games & traditions, this guide will help you know what to expect at your next American BBQ!

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How to become an au pair influencer

How to become an au pair influencer

Read on to learn some ways to build your brand and gain success as an au pair influencer!

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How to meet Americans

How to meet Americans

Austrian au pair Marco shares his tips on how to make friends with Americans as an au pair. Learn how to get involved in your community and meet locals!

4 min read

How to stay healthy in the USA

How to stay healthy in the USA

Living in the USA as an au pair means trying new foods and a new lifestyle! Be sure to stay healthy while your living abroad by following au pair Adela’s advice.

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How to write a travel blog

How to write a travel blog

Cultural Care Au Pair is here to help you learn how to start a blog and how to make it stand out. Learn the best ways to create content and take stellar travel photos!

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Keeping your host kids occupied

Keeping your host kids occupied

Au pair ambassador Clare Shepherd gives her best tips on how to maximize a 45-hour work week with host kids, from having a plan to getting outside.

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Letter to a future au pair

Letter to a future au pair

Austrian au pair Marie-Louise shares her letter to all future au pairs—a collection of her best advice and suggestions from her time in the USA.

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Packing for the USA

Packing for the USA

What you should and should not pack as an au pair traveling to the USA

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The importance of stepping out of your comfort zone

The importance of stepping out of your comfort zone

British au pair Hollie explains how her life has been made better by pushing herself to try new things and meet new people—a cornerstone of the Cultural Care au pair experience in the USA!

6 min read

Self-care tips for au pairs

Self-care tips for au pairs

Learn how to take good care of yourself—both mentally and physically—as an au pair living and working abroad in the USA.

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