Next week’s Camp Au Pair theme is Science (STEM). This includes science, technology, engineering, and math. Crafts, recipes, activities, and games related to all things science, technology, engineering, and math can be found here on the Camp Au Pair – Science (STEM) pinboard. Field Trips can be a great way for kids to learn and have new experiences. Get Read More
Drowning is FAST AND SILENT. Four Tips to prevent drowning!
DId you know that drowning is the number 1 cause of accidental death for children under 5 and a leading cause for ages 1-14? Drowning is FAST AND SILENT. Drowning happens to all types of families and in all kinds of water- bathtubs, pools, lakes, ponds, rivers, beaches, and even buckets and toilets. The good news is that Read More
Sun Safety Tips for Au Pairs from Macroni Kids
Everyone loves summer, especially children. But while you’re planning some family fun in the sun, be sure to make safety a top priority. Accidents are the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 in the United States, and the summer months bring with them a unique set of Read More
Top 10 Tips – Host Family Guide to a Successful Vacation with your Au Pair.
Top 10 Tips – Host Family Guide to a Successful Working Vacation with your Au Pair. As a host family, it is great to have your Au Pair along on a vacation. However, there are pitfalls that can happen One of the biggest issues is the danger that can be involved when no-one Read More
Taking An Education Course Is Important!
The education component of the Au Pair program is a requirement of the State Department of the United States. The State Department gives authorization for all Au Pair programs to exist. When an Au Pair does not achieve her requirement, this puts all Au Pair agencies at risk. Completing your education hours is an Read More
10 Tips for Vacationing with your Host Family
As an Au Pair, it is great to go along on a host family vacation. However, being in a different environment does not change your role as an Au Pair. Sometimes it does get confusing and one of the biggest issues is the danger that can be involved when no one is clear about whose Read More
Tips For Driving Safely During Your Au Pair Year
Au Pair Driving Tips. Keep Safe! You have your Georgia Driver’s License and you are ready to drive! Here are some important tips to keep you and those who drive with you safe: The most important thing to remember is, to be honest with your host family. If something happens while you are Read More
10 tips for getting your host child to listen to you!!
My Host child is driving me Crazy! He won’t listen to me and doesn’t do what I ask him to do. Have you ever said this sentence? Chances are that if you are caring for a host child, you have!! Caring for children can be difficult and challenging for most adults. If we add the Read More
WEEKEND COURSES APPROVED BY APIA
2020 Weekend Education Classes 2020 Weekend classes Important to note: If the class is remote, Host Families pay for the class and what is included. Au Pairs pay for any transportation, food, & lodging not included in the cost of the class. There are three main organizations that offer Weekend Classes across the Read More
Camp Au Pair: Art Experiences
This week’s Camp Au Pair theme is Art Experiences. Crafts, recipes, activities, and games related to art can all be found here on the Camp Au Pair – Art Experiences pinboard. Field Trips can be a great way for kids to learn and have new experiences. Get permission from your host parents before any Read More