Apex PROaupair Celebrates J Day!

The brainchild of the Alliance for International Exchange, J Day is 'is a nationwide celebration of the power of international exchange.' International participants of the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program are encouraged to 'eat, play, and give' alongside their American counterparts. Our professional au pairs had so much fun giving back to their community and learning

Professional Au Pair Nina Loves Her Triplets!

Hello, I'm Nina, 22 years old and a pediatric nurse from Celle in Germany. Currently, I live with my host family in Danville, CA and take care of 3-year-old triplets. Unfortunately, I'm almost finished with my 1 and a half year, just 2 more months left. The names of my adorable triplets are Tylie, Tenley, and Cooper. The girls are identical so it is very hard to

Meet Morristown, NJ Area Director Debbie Hochberg!

(Image above from left: Area Director Debbie, husband Mark and children Matthew, Michael, and Faye at Matthew's graduation from Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York in May 2016.)Tell us some fun facts about yourself.1. I speak French and lived in Paris twice and studied at the Sorbonne University in Paris.2. I have a law degree

Meet San Jose, CA Area Director, Emily DuToit!

Tell us some fun facts about yourself I have a cat that I adore named Luna. Breakfast food is the best food - pancakes, Eggs Benedict or more recently chilaquiles are my go-to dishes when I'm out for breakfast. My goal this year is to start taking Spanish classes to become conversational. Current travel wish list spots: New Orleans, Cuba, Alaska, Guatemala and Amsterdam. I enjoy planning trips

The First Day of School with Your Professional Au Pair

The first day of school can be exciting, terrifying or something in between for kids. Your professional au pair will definitely make the transition smoother for your family. Here are a few tips and tricks for this busy time of year.Clearly communicate changes with your professional au pair.If your children are attending a new school