American Games and Rhymes
Picture this: you’ve headed to the USA with a big list of fun games to play, only for the kids to look at you blankly when you mention...
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Orientation - What To Expect
When you first arrive in the United States you’ll enjoy a 3-day orientation in New York City. This is a great opportunity to ease into life in America...
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Dealing With Homesickness
Working as an au pair in the United States is an incredible adventure. However, you will be living a long way from home and will undoubtedly miss your friends and...
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The 6 Must See Sights - New York City
When you first arrive in the USA, you’ll enjoy a 3-night orientation in New York City. During this orientation you’ll learn some important information about your...
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Get Au Pair Ready: Eligibility
Our Au Pair in the USA programme is an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime experience that sees you living and working with a host family in America. Of course, as you...
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Driving in the USA - Or, Look Left First!
Driving is a vital part of an au pair’s job, there are school runs to do, clubs and play dates to zip to and you will...
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Easter-Themed Activities for Kids
Make a piñata OK, maybe not strictly speaking a traditional Easter activity, but you can have a lot of fun making an egg shaped piñata, it...
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What an Au Pair Needs to Pack
Packing for a whole year is not easy. Remember you can ask your family or friends to send things to you once you’re with your host family. Pretty...
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Hubble, Bubble.. Time for Spooky Fun
Halloween is a really big deal in the USA. Everybody likes to get involved, I had an American friend in London a few years ago who wondered why she...
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The Traits of a Good Au Pair
I have interviewed some great au pairs recently – people who are really keen to use their childcare skills and go and live the American Dream for a...
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