This month, we met at Together in Motion in Arlington to practice yoga together. Au pairs seemed to have a good time doing so.
Afterwards, we had some time to chat and connect. We said good-bye to Erika who is going back to Italy, and we welcomed Marketa from the Czech Republic. It is nice to see how my au pairs use these meetings to connect with each other. Au pairs also check in with me about issues that come up for them.
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In March, we met at Together in Motion for a yoga class taught by me. 11 au pairs participated and we had a good class.
Afterwards, we gathered for some food and discussions. Taxes were still a big topic as tax day is April 15, and we discussed that in detail. We also had our quarterly childcare/safety meeting and discussed host family expectations with regard to electronics use and engaging children in activities.
Unfortunately, I forgot to take pictures!
This month I led a yoga class for my au pair group at Together in Motion in East Arlington. We had a good time together and enjoyed some food and drink with chit-chat after the class.
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This month I gathered my au pairs at Together in Motion in East Arlington and taught a yoga class for them. It was a very unusual class, as there was lots of talking and giggling involved. We had a great time together and gathered afterwards in the lobby to enjoy some refreshments.
We said good-bye to Ant and Hongmei who will leave in June after being au pairs for two years. What an accomplishment! Congratulations! We also welcomed German au pair Lara who arrived this month.
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Yoga Group (missing participant: Sune)
This month, I taught a yoga class to my pair cluster, which took place at The Arlington Center Yoga Studio in East Arlington. For some au pairs, it was their first exposure to yoga. Everybody seemed to enjoy the experience.
After the class, we enjoyed a good-bye cake for Saskia and Alicia who will be leaving us in June. I congratulated them for their accomplishments, and they talked to the other au pairs about their experience as an au pair. We also welcomed new au pair Evelina to our cluster. Having access to a group of other au pairs who are sharing their experience and who might be a good resource for them has been a very valuable for my au pairs.
In an effort to ensure the best possible childcare for our host families, Au Pair in America counselors are required to hold a childcare/safety meeting with their au pair groups. This month’s meeting included a discussion about spring and summer safety. You can find the document under “Au Pair Info.”
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