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\"EducationWe are very proud of the ongoing training we offer our au pairs which provides further educational guidance on a wide range of topics. Our orientation trainers take great care to research and prepare the topics presented via Webinars to our au pairs once placed in the home of a host family.\u00a0\u00a0 Here is the list of what we have coming up: <\/span><\/p>\n

October 15<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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9 pm\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 It\u2019s Up to You. Making the most of your Au Pair year<\/span><\/p>\n

10 pm\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Activities to do with Preschoolers<\/span><\/p>\n

October 29<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

11 am\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Language Development: Birth and beyond<\/span><\/p>\n

12 noon\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tantrums are no fun for anyone. Help, my kids are fighting again! <\/span><\/p>\n

1 pm\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 American holidays: what they are, activities and getting through <\/span>the holiday blues<\/span><\/p>\n

November\u00a0 11<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

8 pm\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Managing play with more than one child<\/span><\/p>\n

9 pm\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Repatriation<\/span><\/p>\n

10 pm\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Feeling Sad or Stressed: Tips for gaining balance in your life<\/span><\/p>\n

November 26<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

11 am\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Help! My kids are fighting again<\/span><\/p>\n

12 noon\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Activities for School Age Kids<\/span><\/p>\n

1 pm\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Homesickness. Making it through<\/span><\/p>\n

December 5<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

8 pm\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Activities to do with Preschoolers<\/span><\/p>\n

December 6<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

9 pm\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Successfully communicating with your host family<\/span><\/p>\n

December 9<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

10 am\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Homework: Finding the right strategy for your child<\/span><\/p>\n

December 15<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

9 pm\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Homesickness. Making it through<\/span><\/p>\n

10 pm\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Toilet Training 101<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

December 17<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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