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Au Pair of the Year - Japanese Woman From Au Pair USA Wins!

Mayumi Yano, a 24-year old au pair from Musashi Murayamashi, Japan was honored as the 2010 International Au Pair of the Year in Miami, Florida.

Best Tips for Interviewing Prospective Au Pairs

Spring is the most popular (and busiest) time for parents looking to hire an au pair!  The season is upon us and we are getting many emails from parents asking "how to interview?" au pairs. This afternoon we received this question from Marly R. in VA:  

"Hi! We are new to the au pair program.  What questions should we be asking of our prospective au pairs during the phone interview?

Changes In The Au Pair Industry that You Need to Know About!

The au pair industry is making changes in the way they market their businesses and how they allow consumers to access information online.  For example, we are seeing au pair agencies, like goAUPAIR, roll out innovative features, like their new Au Pair Review, that allows the consumer to view their au pair data base.  Parents can view hundreds of available au pairs, waiting to match, without paying an application fee, signing a contract or completing a long, ardous host family application.

What Are The Real Costs Of An Au Pair?

Well, it is that time again!  Au pair agencies typically discount fees and application costs in the spring as parents gear up to matching with an au pair for the new year.  Spring and early summer months are the most popular times for parents seeking an au pair - start early to avoid the rush!  Here is our article on costs of an au pair and also, check out the spring discounts under Today's News.

 

What are the costs of hosting an au pair?

Why Are Au Pairs A Great Choice for Busy Families?

Why Are Au Pairs A Great Choice for Busy Families?

Au Pair & Child

Does Your Au Pair Work "Overtime?"

Hi there!  One of our readers sent us an email about an article she read on AuPairMom.com's blog (we really love this blog and the author, CV, provides tons of insighful advice to her faithful readers).  The blog has to do with au pairs working overtime.  Yes, we do know that host parents break the law, and ask their au pairs to work over the 45 hours a week (10 hours a day) limit.  However, we were surprised at the response AuPairMom.com received at how many host parents actually "indulge" in this practice!

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