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Educare Au Pair? Perfect Solution for providing childcare for older children!! Only at Au Pair in America
Posted by Loralyn Cropper on Jun 12, 2011
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The summer months bring many au pairs and the year’s highest concentration of EduCare arrivals. While we all know that EduCare companions have a different work schedule and education benefits than au pairs, what may not be so widely known is that they also participate in a unique orientation program while in Stamford. Both the content and the delivery are tailored to the characteristics of the au pairs and their host families, specifically to working with older host children. It is important that the EduCare au pairs attend these orientations. In general the EduCare orientation groups tend to be smaller than the standard groups and the participants almost always have a uniformly high level of English proficiency, both receptive and spoken. These two factors contribute to more universal participation and to more nuanced and in depth group conversations. There is often “give and take” between the participants around cultural and child care topics, rather than simply responding to the group leader. In these groups, it is not unusual for the EduCares to question each other or to challenge the opinions of other group members. The discourse is at a higher and more inclusive level and there are more opportunities for critical thinking and analysis.  |
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Posted by Loralyn Cropper on Oct 15, 2010
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Upcoming Holidays: Monday, October 11th is Columbus Day and Sunday, October 31st is Halloween.
Childcare Focus: October is Young Adolescent Month. so, if you are caring for a child over 11, make an effort to be extra patient. Remember to set a good example, children are looking up to you!
Your Health: It is a good time to get flu shots. Save some money by avoiding the Emergency Room because for au pairs arriving after 2009 there is an additional deductible of $250 for visits to the Emergency Room.