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.
Our July meeting was nice and relaxed. We had a small group, as many au pairs are either in transition, traveling or staying outside the Boston area with their host families. Au pairs brought things to grill, while I provided side dishes and something to drink. While sitting around the table, we said good-bye to Read More
Our June cluster meeting last weekend in historic Concord was so much fun! It was such a beautiful summer day. We joined two other clusters and over 30 au pairs participated. We met at the South Bridge in Concord to rent canoes and kayaks. Au pairs then rowed to the Old North Bridge where Read More
This month I gathered my au pairs at Together in Motion in East Arlington and taught a yoga class for them. It was a very unusual class, as there was lots of talking and giggling involved. We had a great time together and gathered afterwards in the lobby to enjoy some refreshments. We said good-bye Read More
Internet use-Don’t use the internet to vent. Remember anything you post on Facebook or other social networking sites can be seen by millions of people. Don’t be fooled into thinking that a post in your native language won’t be understood! If you are having a bad day, call your counselor and she can help you Read More
On Sunday, May 6, Team Au Pair in America was among the estimated 41,000 walkers that joined the annual Walk for Hunger in Boston to help raise money for the hungry in Massachusetts. We met at Park Street Station. From there, the group dispersed into smaller groups. We walked various distances, and many on Read More
This month, our Boston area au pairs had the chance to join a group tour at Fenway Park. Under bright blue skies and perfect temperatures, 64 au pairs, host parents and children headed off with a knowledgeable and loud guide. They were entertained and educated about the history of the ballpark as well as that Read More
Due to popular demand, our April cluster meeting took place at my house for breakfast. My au pairs seem to really enjoy sitting around the table and talk. At this time of the year there is a lot of talk about the end of the au pair year. Au Pairs who arrived over the Read More
This month, we met another Boston area cluster for a visit to the Prudential Center Skywalk. Au pairs enjoyed the view from the 50th floor despite the fact that it was cloudy. Au pairs also learned a lot about Boston by using the audio tour device and reading up on Boston facts. Afterwards, we walked Read More
Last weekend, Au Pair in America offered a Maple Sugaring Tour at the Belmont Habitat for their Boston area au pairs. In addition to monthly cluster meetings, these monthly regional events give au pairs the chance to participate in culturally relevant activities. Maple Sugaring is an experience very unique to this area, and au pairs Read More
As April is approaching, it is time for you to think about tax filing. As you should have read and heard general information about your obligation to file taxes, this serves as a reminder to you about the requirement to file taxes on the money that you have earned in the United States in 2011. Read More
