{"id":410,"date":"2013-05-30T10:52:22","date_gmt":"2013-05-30T14:52:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/boh\/2013\/05\/30\/au-pairs-learn-about-self-defense\/"},"modified":"2013-05-30T10:52:22","modified_gmt":"2013-05-30T14:52:22","slug":"au-pairs-learn-about-self-defense","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/boh\/2013\/05\/30\/au-pairs-learn-about-self-defense\/","title":{"rendered":"Au Pairs learn about self-defense"},"content":{"rendered":"

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This month we joined another cluster for a self-defense class with “Not Me” (www.not-me.org) .\u00a0\u00a0 We gathered at Panera Bread in Lexington.\u00a0\u00a0 Au pairs learned that healthy boundary setting is the first step toward defending yourself.\u00a0\u00a0 Presenters Erik, Lisa and Melissa talked about their own experiences with boundary setting and talked au pairs through situations they might encounter. \u00a0 It was helpful to hear the signals we give to others unknowingly that indicate if we are an easy target or not.<\/p>\n

We also discussed summer safety with children of different ages.\u00a0 This is an important component of the au pair program that aims at providing safe, quality childcare to our host families.<\/p>\n

After the class, we said good-bye to Natalia who finishes her year next month and will go back to Costa Rica.\u00a0 We also said good-bye to Dennis who is moving to another Boston cluster.\u00a0 Good luck with your future endeavors!<\/p>\n

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For more photos, please go to Self-Defense<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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