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

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. 

Top 10 winter experiences in the USA 

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

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 

Počínaje vízem J-1 jsme sestavili seznam všech cestovních dokumentů, které jsou potřeba pro to, abyste mohli cestovat do USA jako 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.

Your travel document checklist for the USA

Seznam dokumentů potřebných do 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. 

As an au pair in the USA, leveraging support services, especially from your Local Childcare Consultant (LCC), is crucial for a successful experience. Monthly meetings organized by LCCs provide opportunities for networking, sharing experiences, and receiving guidance, helping au pairs integrate into their communities.

Why you should attend your LCC meetings

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.

During the au pair experience the most important relationship that au pairs build is with their host family. These relationships will be the most fun, challenging, and impactful that many au pairs will experience in their lifetime.

Why I chose my host family

Why I Became an Au Pair

Why I Became An Au Pair

Are you wondering why you should take this working holiday or embark on this gap year program that everyone is talking about? Learn from those who spent a year abroad! They will introduce how this experience changed their lives and why you should do it, too!

Embarking on a gap year as an au pair offers transformative experiences that foster personal growth, boost confidence, and develop invaluable skills while exploring a new culture. 

Why a year abroad is worth it

Why a Year Abroad is Worth It

S kým au pair žijí? Jaké jsou ve skutečnosti hostitelské rodiny? Podívejte se blíže na naše hostitelské rodiny. 

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?

Kdo jsou hostitelské rodiny 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!

Viviana, a former au pair from Colombia, found that her experience in the U.S. not only boosted her English skills but also gave her the confidence and independence to pursue her career in political science.

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

Strávit rok v USA vyžaduje hodně plánování, organizování a balení! Nechte nás pomoci Vám vytvořit si smysluplný seznam věcí k zabalení na cestu do Ameriky.  

Co si zabalit na rok v zahraničí

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. 

Being an au pair is a transformative experience that combines childcare with cultural exchange, allowing you to travel, grow personally, and build meaningful connections in a new country.

What does it mean to be an au pair?

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!

Exploring the USA through road trips is a key part of the au pair experience, offering a chance to see diverse landscapes and cultures. Top suggestions include the scenic Pacific Coast Highway in California, the picturesque Blue Ridge Parkway connecting Virginia to North Carolina, and a cultural journey through the Deep South from Charleston to New Orleans.

USA road trip ideas

Top 3 road trip ideas in the USA

Top 3 Road Trip Ideas in the US

Přečtěte si, jak o sebe pečovat – duševně i fyzicky – zatímco jste au pair žijící a pracující v zahraničí v USA. 

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

Tipy pro au pair, jak o sebe pečovat

The Ultimate Guide to a Weekend in San Francisco

The Ultimate Guide To A Weekend In San Francisco

Sníte o výletu do New Yorku? Nechte nás pomoci Vám vytěžit ze svého pobytu ve Velkém jablku maximum s naším základním newyorským průvocem.

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

Základní průvodce na víkend v New Yorku

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! 

Experiencing a rematch as an au pair can be a positive turning point. This transition can foster personal growth and strong connections while also leading to fulfilling experiences that make the au pair journey rewarding.

Rematch is not the end of the world

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! 

Becoming an au pair allows you to experience new opportunities and challenges that can lead to self-discovery and confidence. Embracing discomfort can enrich your life with unforgettable experiences, such as making new friends and exploring different cultures, ultimately helping you become a more well-rounded individual.

Stepping out of your comfort zone

The importance of stepping out of your comfort zone

The Importance of Stepping Out of your Comfort Zone

Představíme Vám nejoblíbenější památky, jídlo a zážitky, které můžete během své cesty do USA jako au pair poznat. 

5 nejlepších míst, kam cestovat v USA

The 5 Best Destinations In The Usa

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

As an au pair, sharing your holiday traditions with your host family not only enriches their cultural experience but also helps you feel more at home, creating lasting bonds through food, games, and unique celebrations.

Sharing holiday traditions

Sharing your own holiday traditions

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.

The return au pair program allows former au pairs to revisit the USA for a second term after living abroad for two years, providing an opportunity to reconnect with host families, travel, and pursue personal growth.

Returning to the USA as an au pair

Podívejte se na těchto 5 amerických TV pořadů, které Vám pomohou zlepšit nejen náladu, ale i angličtinu. 

The article recommends five feel-good American TV shows as entertaining options for laughter and comfort, while also helping viewers improve their English fluency.

5 feel-good American TV shows

5 poutavých amerických televizních pořadů, které můžete sledovat

5 feel-good American TV shows to watch

Co byste si měli a neměli zabalit jako au pair cestující do USA

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

Packing for the USA

Zabalte si do USA

The Best Decision of my Life

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

Moje prázdniny na Havaji

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

Making my Dreams Come True

Making My Dreams Come True

Hear from au pairs who used their experience in the USA to reach their future career goals!

After completing their au pair year in the USA, many participants experience personal growth through improved English skills, increased confidence, newfound independence, and the discovery of new passions, ultimately preparing them for diverse career paths and opportunities.

Life after your au pair year

Rakouská au pair Marie-Louise sdílí svůj dopis se všemi budoucími au pair – sbírku svých nejlepších rad a podnětů nasbíraných během času stráveného v USA.   

In a heartfelt letter to a future au pair, Marie-Louise Deutschmann encourages embracing the challenges and joys of moving to the U.S., fostering self-discovery, building meaningful friendships, and savoring every moment of the journey while remaining true to oneself.

Letter to a future au pair

Dopis budoucím au pair

Letter to a Future Au Pair

Tips for Infant Care

Tips For Infant Care

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.

To be a successful au pair, actively involve your host children by organizing enjoyable activities, promoting independent play, encouraging outdoor time, and balancing your interests with theirs to create a positive and fun atmosphere for everyone.

Keeping your host kids occupied

Keeping your Host Kids Occupied

I Was an Au Pair, Today I am …

I Was An Au Pair Today I Am

Is it Safe to be an Au Pair in the US?

Is It Safe To Be An Au Pair In The Us

"Introducing our 2023 Host Families of the Year!"

Francouzský au pair Rémi navštívil všch 50 států během času stráveného v USA 

Rémi, a French au pair, spent over two years in San Francisco, successfully visiting all 50 U.S. states through careful planning, road trips with his host family, and solo travels that enriched his personal growth and experiences.

Au pair travels to all 50 states!

Rozhovor s au pair Rémi: „Cestoval jsem do všech 50 států USA!“

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

We sat down for a Q&A with Local Childcare Consultant (LCC) Joanne Dooley! Read our interview to learn more about the ins and outs of au pair support services. 

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

CCAP je tu od toho, aby Vám pomohlo naučit se psát blog, který vynikne. Osvojte si nejlepší způsoby, jak vytvořit obsah a jak pořídit jedinečné cestovatelské fotky!

To write an engaging travel blog during your au pair experience in the USA, focus on creating quality content that reflects your authentic voice, document your adventures as you go, dedicate time for organization and editing, capture stunning travel photos, and maintain a strong social media presence to connect with your audience.

How to write a travel blog

Jak psát cestovní blog

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. 

To stay healthy in the USA as an au pair, follow an 80/20 diet, meal prep to avoid junk food, stay active through walking or gym visits, and set achievable health goals.

How to stay healthy

How to stay healthy in the USA

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

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.   

There are certain beach day traditions that all Americans share. Read to learn some of the best ways to beach like a true American!


How to beach day like an American

How to Beach Day like an American

Vydejte se na cestu a prozkoumejte USA s našimi 6 tipy na americké výlety

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy one of America's favorite pastimes—BBQ—by embracing key traditions such as savoring a variety of sauces and meats, indulging in classic side dishes, getting a little messy, playing lawn games, and leaving room for sweet treats at the end of the meal.

How to BBQ like an American

Jak grilovat jako Američan

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

Host Mom Spotlight: The Story of Andrea

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

Home states of famous USA musicians

Home States of Famous U.S. Musicians

Cultural Care Au Pair specialistka na spojování nastiňuje nejdůležitější faktory, na které byste měli při hledání hostitelské rodiny v USA myslet.

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

Jak najít perfektní hostitelskou rodinu

How to Find your American Host Family

Máme pro Vás nápady na  Halloween kostýmy a také pár halloweenských zábavných příběhů! Zjistěte, proč je Halloween v USA tak jedinečný.  

Halloween v USA

Halloween In America

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

Great Gifts for your Host Family

Některé z nejlepších TV pořadů běžících v Americe Vám mohou pomoci naučit se jazyk. Přečtěte si o tom, díky čemu jsou tyto pořady zvláštní a jak Vám mohou pomoci zdokonalit se v angličtině.

5 nejlepších amerických televizních pořadů, na které se můžete dívat

5 Best American TV Shows to Watch

Jak au pair tráví svůj volný čas? Přečtěte si našich top 5! 

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

Volný čas 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!  

Au pairs can leverage their unique experiences in the USA to showcase both personal and professional growth, emphasizing transferable hard and soft skills on their resumes and during job interviews to stand out as valuable candidates in the job market.

Framing your au pair experience

Framing Your Au Pair Experience

Food Art for Your Host Kids

Food Art For Your Host Kids

Hear from real au pairs who have just arrived in America about what their first impressions are of America!    

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

First Impressions of the USA

Tips for LGBTQ+ au pairs to find a great host family match.

For LGBTQ+ au pairs, finding a supportive American host family can be achieved by being direct about their identity, asking insightful interview questions, reviewing family profiles for inclusivity, including personal details in their letters, and considering matching with same-sex families.

Finding a great family as an LBGTQ+ au pair

Bývalá au pair Malene popisuje svůj přesun domů po roce v zahraničí. Od těžkého loučení po kulturní šok – je normální cítit se ohledně návratu domů rozporuplně.

As you prepare to leave your host family and return home after a year as an au pair, it's normal to experience a complex mix of emotions, including sadness, confusion, and a sense of loss, since the transformative experiences you've had can make reintegration challenging.

Příběhy, tipy a rady

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