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

Diversión en familia: Edición de lista de cosas por hacer en invierno

Family fun: Winter bucket list edition

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

Aquí están las Top 10 Experiencias de Invierno en los EE. UU

Top 10 winter experiences in the USA 

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

Un poco de sabor de Estados Unidos: Las mejores sopas para probar en invierno

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

Discover how the Cultural Care app guides you through every step of your Au Pair journey

The ultimate guide to starting your au pair journey with the Cultural Care app

Starting with your J-1 visa, we have listed for you all the travel documents that you’ll need to bring when you travel to the USA as an au pair.

As a future au pair, preparing for your exciting year abroad involves not just packing fun outfits and gifts, but also managing important documents, which can be overwhelming. To ease your journey, Cultural Care Au Pair provides a comprehensive checklist of essential IDs and paperwork, ensuring you’re ready for a smooth transition to the USA and can focus on the adventure ahead.

Travel document checklist for working as an au pair abroad | Cultural Care Au Pair

Your travel document checklist for the USA

Your Travel Document Checklist for the USA

Attending your monthly LCC meetings is crucial to being a successful au pair! Learn more about these meetings and why they’re so important. 

Why You Should Attend your LCC Meetings

Find out why au pair Tati chose her host family and how they build their relationship every day.

Why I chose my host family

La au pair Sophie salió de su zona de confort y se mudó a Estados Unidos para cuidar niños y seguir sus sueños. Lea su historia sobre convertirse en au pair. 

Por qué me convertí en un Au Pair

Why I Became An Au Pair

¿Te estás preguntando por qué deberías dejar tu trabajo o estudios y embarcarte en este programa del que todo el mundo habla? Aprende de los que ya vivieron un año en el extranjero. Ellos te contarán cómo esta experiencia cambió sus vidas y por qué tú también  deberías tenerla. 

Por qué vale la pena vivir un año en el extranjero

Why a Year Abroad is Worth It

¿Con quién viven las au pairs? ¿Cómo son realmente las familias? Conoce un poco más sobre nuestras familias anfitrionas. 

Cultural Care Au Pair host families are diverse and welcoming, eager to include their au pairs as part of their family while offering unique cultural experiences. They come from various backgrounds, family structures, and locations across the USA.

Who are Cultural Care Au Pair host families?

¿Quiénes son las familias anfitrionas de Cultural Care Au Pair?

Read about Viviana, a former Colombian au pair who began her journey as a professional and political scientist in the USA!

How being an au pair jump-started my career 

Having trouble bonding with your host child? Here are some strategies to try.  

Building a bond with a resistant host child can be challenging, but it's a common experience for au pairs. By maintaining a positive attitude, engaging in their interests, and communicating openly about your role, you can develop a meaningful relationship over time.

When your host child rejects you

Pasar un año en Estados Unidos requiere mucha planeación, organización y equipaje. Déjanos ayudarte a preparar una lista completa de equipaje para el tiempo que estarás en Estados Unidos.

Qué empacar para vivir un año en el extranjero

What To Pack For A Year Abroad

Learn the requirements of being an au pair—and how the experience changes you for the better both personally and professionally. 

What Does it Mean to be an Au Pair?

Let Cultural Care Au Pair be your personal USA road trip planner. Learn the top 3 road trip ideas so you and your friends can see as much of the country as possible!

Top 3 Road Trip Ideas in the US

Aprende cómo cuidarte bien tanto mental como físicamente, y como un au pair que vive y trabaja en América.

Being an au pair in the USA can be stressful, making self-care essential for maintaining mental, physical, and emotional well-being.

Self-care tips for au pairs

Consejos de cuidado personal para au pairs

Dreaming of a New York City trip? Let us help you get the most out of your time in the Big Apple with our ultimate New York City guide.  

New York City is a vibrant travel destination celebrated for its rich culture, iconic landmarks, and diverse culinary scene. This guide highlights must-visit attractions like the Empire State Building, Central Park, and the Statue of Liberty,  perfect for an exciting weekend getaway.

Ultimate guide to a weekend in NYC

The ultimate guide to a weekend in New York City

The Ultimate Guide to a Weekend in New York City

German au pair Myles gives his advice on how to move on from a host family that isn’t working—and how to embrace the exciting new chapter of rematch! 

Rematch is Not the End of the World

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! 

The Importance of Stepping Out of your Comfort Zone

Hear from au pairs on how they brought their own holiday traditions to their host families in America.

Sharing Your Own Holiday Traditions

Learn more about being a return au pair.  Being an au pair twice can teach you so much more about life in the USA.

Returning to the USA as an au pair

Mira estos 5 programas de TV americanos que te harán sentir bien y te ayudarán a mejorar tu humor y aprender inglés.

5 programas de TV americanos para sentirte bien

5 feel-good American TV shows to watch

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

Packing for the USA

Mayra de Colombia siempre soñó con aprender inglés y ser profesora. Decidió viajar a Estados Unidos como au pair y encontró una segunda familia y nuevas oportunidades.

La experiencia de mi vida

My Life Experience

Traveling to Hawaii is a dream vacation that can be made more accessible by becoming an au pair in the USA, providing the perfect opportunity to explore the islands' breathtaking landscapes, vibrant culture, and delicious cuisine.

Hawaii vacation guide

Mis vacaciones en Hawai

My Hawaiian Vacation

All au pairs who come to the USA on a cultural exchange visa complete college credits at a school of their choice. Hear how au pairs have benefitted from that experience over the years!  

Being an au pair in the USA not only fosters independence and global connections but also offers a unique educational opportunity—completing college credits at a U.S. institution—which enhances professional prospects and personal growth through exposure to diverse subjects and teaching methods.

Au pair education in the USA

My American Education

British au pair Hollie's host family moved to a new corner of the state during her au pair term! Learn how it made her more independent and closer to her host parents.

Moving with my host family

Moving with my Host Family

Escucha cómo las au pairs aprovecharon su experiencia en Estados Unidos para alcanzar sus metas profesionales

La vida después de tu año como au pair

Life after your au pair year

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.  

Letter to a Future Au Pair

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.

Keeping your Host Kids Occupied

Lee sobre cómo Eva Meyer, una ex au pair de Alemania, logró alcanzar sus metas de desarrollo personal y trabajar en  su carrera profesional desde su regreso a casa.

Yo fui una Au Pair; hoy soy…

I Was An Au Pair Today I Am

"Introducing our 2023 Host Families of the Year!"

Nuestro au pair francés Rémi visitó los 50 estados durante su estadía en Estados Unidos 

Entrevista con nuestro au pair Rémi: "¡Viajé a todos los 50 estados de EE. UU!".

Interview with au pair Rémi: "I traveled to all 50 U.S. states!"

¡En una sesión de preguntas y respuestas, conversamos con la Local Childcare Consultant (LCC) Joanne Dooley! Lee nuestra entrevista para tener más información acerca de los servicios de apoyo para au pairs.

A Local Childcare Consultant (LCC) plays a vital role in supporting au pairs and host families during their time together in the USA, acting as a confidante and problem-solver while facilitating cultural exchange and helping both parties navigate challenges.

Interview with a Local Childcare Consultant

Entrevista con una Local Childcare Consultant

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!

How to Write a Travel Blog

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. 

How to Stay Healthy in the US

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! 

How to Meet Americans

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

To thrive as an au pair influencer, identify your unique niche, select an appropriate social media platform, share your personal experiences, collaborate with Cultural Care and peers, and adhere to content creation best practices while enjoying your journey.

How to become an au pair influencer

Whether you live near the beach or are taking a special trip this summer, be sure to check out our tips on how to plan a perfect beach day in America.   

How to Beach Day like an American

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

How to BBQ like an American

Living with an American host family is a special chance to experience cultural exchange! Read how host mom Andrea has embraced the au pair life. 

Host Mom Spotlight: The Story of Andrea

Learn what states some of the most famous musicians in America come from. 

Home States of Famous U.S. Musicians

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.  

To find the right American host family as an au pair, it’s essential to be patient, proactive, open-minded, honest about your preferences, and true to yourself while considering important factors like lifestyle compatibility and communication styles.

How to find your American host family

How to Find your American 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! 

Great Gifts for your Host Family

Some of the best TV shows in America can help you learn a language! Learn what makes these shows so special and how they can help you improve your English.

5 Best American TV Shows to Watch

¿Qué hacen los au pairs en su tiempo libre? Estas son las 5 que encabezan la lista

During their time as au pairs in the USA, individuals balance their childcare responsibilities with ample free time to socialize, travel, take classes, pursue passions, and bond with their host families.

Free time as an au pair

Tu tiempo libre como au pair

Learn how to expertly frame your au pair experience in a professional setting, from editing your CV to interviewing for jobs back in your home country!  

Framing Your Au Pair Experience

¡Conoce las primeras impresiones de au pairs reales que acaban de llegar a América!

Upon arriving in the USA, au pairs often experience a mix of surprise and warmth as they encounter friendly locals, cultural differences, and the realization that their initial stereotypes about Americans do not align with their welcoming first impressions.

First impressions of the USA

Primeras impresiones de Estados Unidos

First Impressions of the USA

Former au pair Malene describes moving back home after a year abroad. From tough goodbyes to culture shock, it’s normal to have conflicting feelings about going home.

Feelings that are Normal to Have as you Prepare to Head Home

Au pair Clare extended her term in the USA with a new host family—check out her great advice on how to make the transition smooth and easy for everyone involved!  

Extending as an au pair

Extending as an Au Pair

Como au pair, se te asigna un Buddy de nuestro Programa de embajadores, quien te ayudará a adaptarte a la vida en Los Estados Unidos y así aprovechar al máximo tu año en el extranjero.

Todo au pair tiene un Buddy

Every Au Pair Has A Buddy

Conozca los deberes y responsabilidades más comunes para un au pair que vive en el extranjero en USA. 

Deberes y responsabilidades de un Au Pair

Duties And Responsibilities Of An Au Pair

Italian au pair Dayana now works in the USA as a Marketing Analyst! Learn about her journey from au pair to working professional—and how you can do the same thing. 

Being an au pair launched my career

Being an Au Pair Launched my Career

Celebre la Navidad como un verdadero estadounidense participando en estas 10 tradiciones navideñas únicas en los Estados Unidos.  

Navidad en Estados Unidos

Christmas in the USA

When Colombian au pair Vanessa arrived in the USA, her host child was only 2 months old! Learn why caring for an infant as an au pair is such a rewarding experience—and some tips and tricks to make it easier! 

Choosing to become an au pair and care for an infant allowed me to form a deep bond while experiencing personal growth, cultural learning, and the joy of guiding a child's early milestones, all while discovering my own independence and confidence.

Caring for an infant

Caring for an Infant

From coastlines to mountain ranges, discover what part of the USA is the perfect place for your au pair gap year!

Which U.S. state or region should you au pair in?

Au pairs love to shop while in the USA and these 5 stores are some of their favorites

Best places to shop in the USA

Many au pairs are being asked to support their host kids’ remote learning at home this fall. Our au pairs share their best tips to help their peers find success.

Many au pairs are being asked to support their host kids’ remote learning at home. Our au pairs share their best tips to help their peers find success.

Tips for remote learning

Au pairs share their best tips for helping with remote learning

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

Au pair nutrition in the USA: common questions & answers

Mexican au pair Paula tells the story of how she met her husband Kevin from Germany while they were living in the USA as au pairs. 

Falling in love as an au pair

Falling in Love as an Au Pair

Lee historias reales de au pairs que acaban de llegar a América y conoce cuáles son sus objetivos para el año ¡Inspírate con sus historias!

Mi Lista de deseos o “bucket list” como au pair

My Au Pair Bucket List

Responde estas preguntas para descubrir en qué estado te ENCANTARÍA vivir tu experiencia de au pair.   

¿Cuál de los estados de EE. UU. te ENCANTARÍA?

Which U.S. State would you LOVE?

Meet Jess Hurley, the founder of the Global Ambassador Program! She walks us through the ins and outs of being an Ambassador, and how it heightens the Cultural Care au pair experience.  

Cultural Care Au Pair’s Ambassador Program offers au pairs the chance to enhance their experience in the U.S. through community involvement, media opportunities, and professional development, while fostering cultural exchange and building lasting friendships.

An inside look at the ambassador program

An inside look at the Ambassador Program

An Inside Look at the Ambassador Program

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.

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

A guide for your au pair journey

Au pair Rebekka shares what she learned as an au pair and how the experience has shaped her outlook on life. 

8 ways travel changed my life

Una noche de sábado en Estados Unidos es una oportunidad para divertirte, ver amigos y explorar tu vecindario. ¡Echa un vistazo a nuestras 7 mejores ideas para la noche del sábado! 

7 formas de pasar una noche de sábado en Estados Unidos

7 Ways to Spend a Saturday Night in America

¡La comida americana es tan diversa y rica en su historia como las personas que la comen! Echa un vistazo a algunas de las mejores tradiciones y recetas de comida americana, y a lo que las hace tan especiales para viajeros y lugareños por igual

Las 7 mejores comidas americanas que debes probar

Top 7 American Foods You Must Try

Take to the road and explore the USA with our 6 American road trip tips

6 essential tips for your next American road trip

Being an au pair means expanding your horizons! Learn from Laura—a former au pair from Colombia—about six things you learn as an au pair in the USA. 

6 Things you Learn as an Au Pair

¡Viajar por Estados Unidos con poco dinero puede ser fácil cuando conoces todos los trucos y consejos! Los au pairs en Estados Unidos dan sus mejores consejos sobre cómo viajar barato en un país nuevo.

5 formas de experimentar la vida en Estados Unidos con poco presupuesto

5 Ways To Enjoy The United States With Little Money

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