Making Safe Decisions Driving Make sure you have a clear understanding of the car use rules with your host family, if not talk to them about it or call me Ask permission if you need the car to go somewhere other than where you would normally go Do not take the car Read More
Boston area au pairs visit the Prudential Center Skywalk
This month we joined other Boston area au pair clusters for a visit to the Prudential Center Skywalk. 50 floors above Boston, we had a bird’s eye view of Boston’s Hancock Tower, Fenway Park, the Boston Common and Public Garden, the Esplanade and Hatch Shell, the Charles River, MIT, Harvard University, and countless other Boston Read More
Au Pairs participate in yoga class
In March, we met at Together in Motion for a yoga class taught by me. 11 au pairs participated and we had a good class. Afterwards, we gathered for some food and discussions. Taxes were still a big topic as tax day is April 15, and we discussed that in detail. We also Read More
Valentine's Meeting
In February, we had a Valentine’s meeting at my house which included sweet Valentine’s treats. Since taxes are due in April, we also discussed the process of filing taxes for au pairs. It is an easy process, but it doesn’t feel so easy when you are from a different country and haven’t done it before. Read More
Boston Au Pairs Go Snowtubing
For our cluster meeting this month, we joined 4 other Boston area au pair clusters for snowtubing at Nashoba Valley. Approximately 50 au pairs hit the slopes in pleasant temperatures. This month we said good-bye to Deborah and to Mayela, and we welcomed Vanessa and Jana. We took some time in the lodge to connect Read More
Au Pair Holiday Party
Last week, we had our annual au pair holiday party. We joined another cluster in Lexington and went to the Yantze River Restaurant in Lexington Center. Au pairs ate from the plentiful buffet, did a yankee swap game and sang holiday songs in their language. We ended the meeting by caroling around the Lexington Center Read More
Thanksgiving
THANKSGIVING Time for Family & Friends In The United States Thanksgiving tradition began in 1621 after the first harvest by the Pilgrims who came from England. New York was the first state to celebrate Thanksgiving in 1817 and in 1863 it became an official holiday. Thanksgiving is generally seen Read More
Au Pairs play laser tag
This month, we joined another Boston cluster and visited Lasercraze in Woburn for a heated game of laser tag. Adrenaline was pumping as 2 teams of 20 pairs each competed against each other in this riveting game. It is amazing to observe how competitive one can be! We also enjoyed sitting together, having refreshments Read More
October Cluster Meeting
For October, I had planned a fun host family and au pair picnic at Honey Pot Hill Orchard in Stow. Unfortunately, that had to be cancelled due to rain. We had the au pair meeting at my house instead. In true fall fashion, we had apple cider donuts and apple cider. We also had a Read More
Helpful Webinars for Au Pairs
Webinar Schedule (All times Eastern time zone) October 15 8 pm Nutrition. Good eating for you and your kids 9 pm It’s Up to You. Making the most of your Au Pair year 10 pm Activities to do with Preschoolers October 29 11 am Language Development: Birth and beyond 12 noon Tantrums are no fun Read More