Au Pair in America Local Community Counselor, serving host families and au pairs in Cambridge, Somerville, Arlington, MA and surrounding towns
Au Pair in America is the nation's first legal au pair program. Since 1986, we have provided the best child care opportunities to host families across the U.S. and au pairs from around the world.
How Americans Help The most important thing now is to understand that as horrific as this event was we are still safe to move about our normal days. So many people have reached out to help the survivors. As individual Americans we tend to donate to certain charities that Read More
This month I led a yoga class for my au pair group at Together in Motion in East Arlington. We had a good time together and enjoyed some food and drink with chit-chat after the class. For more photos go to Yoga Meeting Read More
We are thrilled to announce the 2013 winners of our first Community Service Award competition. We asked au pairs to tell us about their volunteer experience in the United States. We identified state winners and 3 national winners, 15 in total. All au pairs who submitted entries will receive a certificate to acknowledge their contribution Read More
It’s maple sugaring time again! As our March regional event, we offered a tour at the Belmont Habitat to our Boston area au pairs. In addition to our regular monthly meetings, these regional events offer all au pairs in the area a second opportunity to meet other au pairs and engage in cultural experiences. Read More
This month my au pair cluster joined two other local clusters for a visit to the Prudential Center Skywalk. From the 52nd floor, we enjoyed a 360 degree view of Boston and its surroundings. We welcomed Madhvi, Jessica, Yann Ling and Jaqueline to our cluster. They were happy to meet and connect with other au Read More
This week my au pair group met at my house for a Valentine’s Day celebration. We made heart-shaped pizzas and also enjoyed heart-shaped fruit and cookies as well as Valentine’s candy. We said good-bye to Lena who is moving to another cluster and to Wi who will be going home to Thailand. We welcomed new Read More
A little history about Saint Valentine’s Day On Thursday, February 14th we celebrate Valentine’s Day in the United States by giving flowers, candy and cards to those we love. We do this in honor of Saint Valentine. You may be wondering, “Who is St. Valentine”? Time to brush up on your Valentine’s history! Legend has Read More
As the temperatures were falling toward the single digits, my au pairs braved the weather last Wednesday night and headed West to the Nashoba Valley Snowtubing Park. We met five other Boston area au pair groups and were able to take advantage of the group rate. Always a good thing for my au pairs to Read More
On behalf of Intrepid (formerly known as Suntrek) I just want to remind you all that until January 31, 2013 they are offering an additional 10% savings on North America tours for Au Pairs! This will bring the total savings to 30% off the original trip price! How can Au Pairs get this special 30% Read More
Martin Luther King Day is a federal holiday held on the third Monday of January. It celebrates the life and achievements of Martin Luther King Jr., an influential American civil rights leader. He was a leader in the movement to end racial segregation in the United States. His most famous address was the “I Have Read More
