Au Pair Chatter

My name is Christine Connally and I have been an Au Pair in America Community Counselor since 2003. My service area includes: Takoma Park, Silver Spring, Prince George's County and Southern Anne Arundel County, Maryland.

About Au Pair in America

Au Pair in America is the nation's first legal au pair program. Since 1986, we have provided the best child care opportunities to host families across the US and au pairs from around the world.

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  There are a variety of colleges located in and around our cluster area. Scroll your mouse across the names of the colleges listed below, to find which ones to consider for where you live.

• Education Options

  • Anne Arundel Community College
  • APIA Advantage – UCLA Extension Program
  • Free & Low Cost ESL for Montgomery County
  • Georgetown University Continuing Education
  • Germanna Community College
  • Inlingua English Center
  • International Language Institute
  • LADO College
  • Learning Across America (Study & Travel)
  • Montgomery College
  • Prince George's Community College
  • Sojourner Douglass College Weekend Course
  • Women's Business Leadership Classes

• Fun With Kids

  • Baltimore Child Magazine
  • Chesapeake Family
  • Kids Culture Corner
  • Kidstreet News
  • Maryland Family
  • Maryland Kid's Page

• Getting Your MD Driver's License

  • 3 Hour Drug & Alcohol Awareness Course – 3A Driving
  • 3 Hour Drug & Alcohol Awareness Course – Maryland Driving School
  • Add Emergency Contacts to Your MD Driver's License
  • Driving School – Alfredo's
  • Driving School – Blue Bird
  • Driving School – Easy Method
  • Driving School – I Drive Smart
  • Driving School – International Driving Academy
  • Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration
  • MD International Driver's Law (print and keep in the car glove box)
  • MVA Online Practice Test
  • NEW Maryland Driver's Handbook (Audiobook)
  • NEW MD Driver's Handbook (English)
  • NEW MD Driver's Handbook (Spanish)

• Helpful Links for Host Parents

  • Amtrak
  • Culture Quests
  • Host Family Tips
  • Skype
  • World Clock

• Information

  • Car Accident Emergency Info Form
  • Global Awareness
  • School's Out Notification Service
  • Social Security Office Locator

• Medical & Dental Information

  • Find a Doctor or Facility that Accepts Your Insurance
  • Gynecology Clinic in Maryland (Affordable Women's Health Services)
  • Gynecology Clinic in Washington, DC (Affordable Women's Health Services)
  • Howard University Dental School
  • Medical Insurance Information
  • Places to Get a Flu Shot
  • Places To Go For Urgent Medical Care
  • Sports Insurance Registration Info
  • University of Maryland Dental School

• Money Saving Deals

  • Certifikid
  • Goldstar
  • Groupon
  • Living Social DC
  • Swagbucks

• My Blogroll

  • Au Pair Mom Blog
  • Charm City Moms
  • Christine’s Twitter
  • Follow Au Pair in America on Pinterest
  • Twice Blessed China Mom

• Online Activities

  • Bubble Wrap Game
  • Geography Games
  • Snowflake Maker Website

• Parenting & Childcare Tools

  • Encouraging Positive Behavior – Behavior Charts
  • PEP Parenting Ecouragement Program
  • Teaching Responsibility – Chore Charts

• Tax, Money & Mail Info for Au Pairs

  • General Tax Information for Au Pairs
  • How to Address and Envelope
  • How to Write a Check or Money Order
  • Instructions for Form 1040NR-EZ
  • Tax Form 1040NR-EZ

• Travel Links for Au Pairs

  • Big Apple Hostel
  • Bolt Bus
  • Cheap Flights
  • Cultural Hi-Ways
  • DC2NY Bus
  • Fung Wah Bus
  • Great Online Map of NYC
  • Hola Bus
  • Hostelling International
  • Important Info. – Travel Outside the U.S.
  • Metro Website
  • Pod Hotel, New York
  • Rental Car Options
  • Suntrek
  • Super Shuttle
  • The Jane Hotel, New York
  • Traveling to NYC on an Au Pair Budget
  • Vamoose Bus
  • Visiting Canada

• Follow me on Twitter!

  • Happy Earth Day! Get a free cup of brewed coffee at Starbucks today. Check out the details here on my blog: http://tinyurl.com/3lmvsyx
  • Check out my new video from our APIA Cultural Fair - Greetings from Around the World http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfPhVn2SGD0
  • Today is Free Cone Day @benandjerrys! Get your free cone, 4/12, 12-8pm http://tinyurl.com/42opp2w

• Recent Posts

  • February 5 – Super Bowl Sunday!
  • Au Pair in America in the Wall Street Journal Online
  • February 2 – Groundhog Day

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• What is an Au Pair?

  “Au pair” means “on par” or equal. Au pairs and 18-26 year olds from over 60 different countries who travel to the United States on a J-1 Visa to acquire a better understanding and appreciation of American life while living with an American family and caring for their young children.

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