Au Pair Buzz

Cultural Care's blog for parents

  • Low au pair cost means more families are hosting au pairs in the face of rising childcare costs.

    Low au pair cost vs. rising childcare costs

    You might think having an au pair costs a fortune.  But you would be wrong.  Cultural Care Au Pair host parents, Becky and Nick Manicone, ...

  • The challenges of working from home: how au pair childcare can help

    Whether you work from home because you run your own business or because your employer as well as your role within the company allow you to ...

  • How much do au pairs cost?

    Fact or Fiction? Au pairs are expensive.

    One of the most common misconceptions about au pair childcare is that only the wealthy can afford it. In fact, in many communities, hosting an ...

May 16, 2013 Stephanie Vandale

What can au pairs do – can they help with chores?

One of the really great things about having an au pair is that she can help with chores related to your children—duties you would otherwise ...

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May 15, 2013 Christy Waller

Comparing au pair agencies: understanding au pair agency costs

This is the first article in our three-part series comparing au pair agencies.  Not all au pair agencies are the same, and we hope to ...

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May 10, 2013 Ashley Matusiak

Celebrating “mom” this Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 12, 2013. Cultural Care Au Pair celebrates all of the amazing mothers who care for their children and their ...

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May 09, 2013 Susan Robinson

National Child Care Provider Appreciation Day is May 10, 2013

The second Sunday in May has long been recognized as the day to honor mothers and their commitment to children. The Friday before Mother’s Day, ...

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May 04, 2013 Susan Robinson

Unique au pair or nanny interview questions

If you have never interviewed a childcare provider, the responsibility can seem daunting. How do you determine if this nanny or au pair candidate, who ...

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Inspirational Mother's Day quote

May 03, 2013 Christy Waller

Wisdom from France: A Mother’s Day quote

In honor of Mother’s Day, we love this quote by French poet, novelist and playwright, Victor Hugo.  As a mother, nothing is more wonderful than ...

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About Cultural Care Au Pair

Since 1989, Cultural Care Au Pair has helped American families host international au pairs who provide 45 hours per week of flexible, affordable childcare. A U.S. Department of State regulated program, we are headquartered in Cambridge, MA, with our own network of recruitment offices worldwide and local coordinators across the U.S. For more information, visit culturalcare.com or call 800-333-6056.

About our blog

The Buzz is meant to be a resource for current Cultural Care host families as well as families who are considering our program as a solution to their childcare needs. We encourage parents to share their ideas, ask questions and have fun. Learn more about the Buzz authors.

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