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Meet Miria 2026 Au Pair of the Year finalist from Denmark
Learn how au pair Maria a has made an impact on her host family and her new community during her time in the USA!
Each year, the Au Pair of the Year contest highlights the incredible individuals who leave lasting impacts on their host families and bring the magic of cultural exchange to life. Being a great au pair goes beyond providing childcare—it means sharing your language and traditions, while also learning about the USA and stepping outside of your comfort zone.
The Pumpkin Patch Photos That Changed Everything: Maria’s First Big Adventure with Asher
While stuck in a long meeting miles away from home, this Los Angeles host family experienced a moment every working parent craves: pure relief and joy. Their au pair, Maria from Denmark, took five-month-old Asher on his first big solo adventure to the pumpkin patch—then sent photos that captured his wonder, happiness, and safety so perfectly that it changed how they saw everything.
“Both of our phones buzzed… and suddenly our workday stress melted away.”
That day wasn’t just childcare—it was memory-making. Maria’s initiative and heart gave this family peace of mind and a priceless keepsake from their son’s first pumpkin patch. For them, that’s when Maria became family.
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