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Thinking about becoming an au pair? Already abroad and looking for support? This is the book for you.From Home to Host: Navigating Life and Culture Abroad as an Au Pair is a practical, down-to-earth guide for anyone preparing for-or already living-the au pair experience abroad.Whether you're headed to Europe, the U.S., or beyond, this book provides insights to help you adapt, connect, and thrive while living with a host family in a new country.Inside, you'll discover how to:Prepare for cultural differences and daily routinesCommunicate clearly and respectfully with host familiesNavigate homesickness, culture shock, and personal growthMake friends and find community abroadStay safe, healthy, and legal throughout your stayEmbrace your role not just as a caregiver-but as a global citizenFull of personal reflections, practical strategies, and encouragement, From Home to Host is your trusted companion before, during, and even after your au pair journey. It's more than a how-to-it's a heartfelt guide to making the most of your time abroad. Teshane Valentine is a passionate traveler, cultural explorer, and advocate for meaningful exchange. She has lived abroad as an au pair in three different countries and visited over eleven, learning not just new languages and customs-but new versions of herself along the way. With firsthand experience as both an au pair and an international student, she understands the joys and challenges of living far from home. Her journey has been shaped by laughter-filled days with host kids, long talks with host parents, and quiet moments of self-discovery in unfamiliar cities. From Home to Host is her way of giving back to the community that shaped her-offering guidance, comfort, and courage to au pairs who are just beginning their own adventure. When she's not writing or traveling, you'll find her chasing sunsets, sipping coffee in cozy corners of the world, or connecting with fellow expats and dreamers.