With shorter days and colder weather, you and the children are probably spending more time inside the house. While your home may already be “child proofed,” there are plenty of…
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Our local, professional counselors are one of the many things that set us apart from other au pair agencies. Community Counselor Bridget Feldmann understands the importance of dependable child care,…
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Every year Au Pair in America celebrates the extraordinary au pairs on our program through an Au Pair of the Year Contest. A spirit of cultural exchange, connection to the…
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We often get asked, “Can au pairs help with homework?” And of course the answer is yes. Whether it’s understanding assignments and concepts, working on a project, or helping with…
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At Au Pair in America, we truly are one big family. So many of our staff have hosted au pairs, and so many of our former au pairs have gone…
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First Aid, Safety and Education
Educational Resources For Your Au Pair
by Jean Quinn September 26, 2015At Au Pair in America we offer monthly webinars for our au pairs. Why? These webinars, led by our Orientation Team, help au pairs learn about and manage life in America,…
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The goal of the au pair program is to foster global understanding through educational and cultural exchange. Our Community Counselors are passionate about cultural exchange, and introducing their au pairs to the local…
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Meet the Staff
Meet the Staff: Placement Manager Lorraine Somma-Mates
by Jean Quinn September 12, 2015Our dedicated, professional staff are one of the many things that set us apart. Placement Manager Lorraine Somma-Mates is passionate about cultural exchange, and with experience working in different areas of…
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Host Family Tips
Back to School: Getting Kids to Talk About Their Day
by Jean Quinn September 6, 2015According to many children, school was “fine” and “nothing” happened. So how can you get kids to talk about their day? Especially their day at school? Here we offer a few…
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Going back to school can be both exciting and chaotic, for kids, au pairs and parents. To help ease the transition, discuss schedules, duties, and routines for the upcoming year. Back…