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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.
It is that time of year again when students of all ages get ready for the first day of school. Here are some tips to assist with the “back to school” transition and hopefully great start to the new school year. MAKING THE FIRST DAY EASIER Remind your child that she is not the only Read More
Top Ten – How to Manage Longer Days with Children – When School is out and APs should always check with their host parents to seek approval for any childcare activities. 10. Start A Summer Scrapbook! Include drawings, pictures, and journal entries of activities from the summer. It will be special because children and Read More
Mobilize the Earth. Earth Day. 4.22.15 On April 22, more than one billion people around the globe will participate in Earth Day 2012 and help Mobilize the Earth™. People of all nationalities and backgrounds will voice their appreciation for the planet and demand its protection. Together we will stand united for a sustainable future and Read More
Easter Eggs: Bee Egg With this project, kids blow an egg, then turn it into a flying wonder. All you need is a raw egg, paint, craft supplies, and fishing line for hanging the egg. The best part? This blown-egg creature will keep indefinitely. Materials eggs newsprint egg dye paper towels birthday candles or crayons Read More
Our Holiday Party was held at my home. Au Pairs brought dishes from their country to serve with a full turkey dinner. There was a traditional Yankee Swap after which everyone was divided into teams and were given tissue paper, cotton balls, streamers and masking tape to create a Santa. The results were Read More
Our October meeting was a first for many of the au pairs. They had never carved a pumpkin and never tasted pumpkin pie! GIrls got to do both. As for the pie – it was a success!
The pumpkin carvings were just AMAZING!
Goblins and Ghosts stay safe! Make sure to inspect the children’s Trick Or Treat candy to make sure everything is in a sealed wrapper and appears safe. Small children should not eat hard candy because of chocking. Children should be supervised when they go Trick-or-Treating. Many parents will come home early from work Read More
Football is one of the most famous sports in America. It is played everywhere across the states. Whether it is on the field or in your own backyard, it has become the center of many people’s lives. The more you know about this All-American sport, the more you will be able to enjoy it as Read More
It is time for blueberries – picking is ripe! Consider taking the kids to Honey Pot Orchard in Stow. Not only can you pick berries in the patch, you can have fun in the Hedge and tunnel maze, and picnic by the barnyard animals. Honey Pot Hill THE BLUEBERRY PATCH The blueberry patch is Read More
Take Steps to Stay Safe Around Water Swimming is the most popular summer activity. Follow these safety tips whenever you are in, on or around water with you. Make Water Safety Your Priority Swim in designated areas supervised by lifeguards. Always swim with a buddy; do not allow anyone to swim Read More
