Monthly Archives: June 2013

Celebration for reaching the education requirements for aupairs

At this time of the year many aupairs finished the  education requirements and received their certificates.

In order to extend their stay in the US all aupairs need to have all required credits: 6 credits for the Standart and Extraordinaire program and 12 credits for the Educare program.

Charlotte from France and Laura from the UK got their certificate.

Charlotte from France and Laura from the UK got their certificate.

P1090210 - CopyWe said good bye to Charlotte who will return home to France soon and I am excited that Laura from the UK will extend her aupair time with her current host family in Chestnut Hill.

Ari from Spain received her certificate as well before returning back home after her extension time

Ari from Spain received her certificate as well before returning back home next week after her extension time

Ari from Spain, Violetta from Germany, Jessica from South Africa and Ale from Mexico

Ari from Spain, Violetta from Germany, Jessica from South Africa and Ale from Mexico

We welcomed Ale from Mexico to the Sharon area who arrived in the US last week and had to say good bye to Ari from Spain. Sharing wonderful memories is part of meeting together with aupairs.

Water safety for kids

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Water safety tips to read for you!!!

Water Safety

Top Tips

  • Never leave your child unattended around water. We know it sounds strict, but there is no room for compromise on this one. Babies can drown in as little as one inch of water.
  • Put the cell phone away, forget about all the other things you have to do and give young children 100 percent of your attention when they are near or around water.

Hostfamily event at the Gillette stadium in Boston area

Last weekend we met with host families and their au pairs at the Foxboro stadium for a tailgating party before the soccer revolution game started.

Many local community counselors from the greater Boston area were present to offer this opportunity for host families to get together to share information. All host families are required to participate in at least one  event for hostfamilies as part of being in the aupair exchange program.

All participating community counselors with Blair Weinberg, our Community Relations Manager from Stamford

All participating community counselors with Blair Weinberg, our Community Relations Manager from Stamford

Some hostfamilies brought their aupair to the event as well and many of them went to the socer revolution game after the get together

Some host families brought their aupair to the event and many of them went to the soccer revolution game after the get together

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Manuela from Germany who just moved into the Boston area to care for three children in Sharon

Manuela (left) from Germany who just moved into the Boston area to care for three children in Sharon

Kayaking at the Charles River with the cluster

Getting ready to board the kayaks

Getting ready to board the kayaks

Today we went with the aupair cluster for our June cluster meeting kayaking on the Charles River between Boston and Cambridge.

We were lucky with the weather since it was warm, sunny and just a bit breezy.

We enjoyed the beautiful skyline of Boston.

P1090179 - CopyWe also celebrated the birthday of Franzi M. from Germany who received today her certificate for finishing her education requirements as an extraordinaire aupair.

DSC_0151 - CopyP1090197 - CopyDSC_0119 - CopyStacey from South Africa and Caren from Namibia just arrived this week in the US to start their year as aupair in the Boston area.

Last instructions on how to deal with the kayak

Last instructions on how to deal with the kayak

Please view all pictures at kayaking cluster meeting 2013

Outdoor Music & FREE Movie Friday nights in downtown Boston

Harbor Hotel Movies

Rowes Wharf Sea Grille can be found on the water side of the hotel. The cafe hosts a summer movie series called Music & Movie Fridays, and formerly known as Movies by Moonlight. An outdoor screen is set up on the side of the large gazebo. Restaurant patrons and pedestrians can watch a movie and enjoy the ambience of the waterfront.

See schedule for the movies here: Movies by Moonlight 2013

4’th of July fireworks at the Charles River in Boston


4th of July Fireworks: Boston/Cambridge EsplanadeThis year maestro Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra for Boston’s 40th annual Fourth of July celebration, sponsored by Boston-based insurer Liberty Mutual Group and broadcast on CBS.

Stay Tuned for 2013 Concert & Host information

The Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular will conclude on July 4 with a 21-minute pyrotechnic extravaganza from Rozzi Fireworks, of Loveland, Ohio. This year’s Spectacular keeps alive several of the Boston holiday traditions including the Pops’ now classic Independence Day rendition of Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture,” which features real cannons and the live ringing of area church bells.

And, of course, The Spectacular will be capped off by a magnificent fireworks array that fills the skies above Boston with a stunning exhibition of color and breathtaking pageantry. It is best to arrive early (before noon) if you wish to find a good place to sit.

For details of the events go to : 4’th of July fireworks in Boston

Free Friday movies at the Hatch Shell on the Charles River in Boston this summer


Free Friday Flicks at the Hatch Shell 2013Now a beloved, summertime tradition for New England families, Free Friday Flicks are classic & popular, family-oriented movies shown each Friday night throughout the summer at the DCR Hatch Shell on the Esplanade for FREE!

People of all ages flock to the banks of the Charles River with their own chairs, blankets and picnics to enjoy these Free movies under the stars.

All movies are shown rain or shine at sundown (approximately 8:30pm). But come early to grab your spot on the lawn…and visit the WBZ Tent for lots of free giveaways, food samples and fun interactive games!

2013 Schedule – What’s Playing This Week?

Friday July 12, Sunset (8:21 pm) – Despicable Me
Friday July 19, Sunset (8:16 pm) – Wreck It Ralph
Friday July 26, Sunset (8:10 pm) – Here Comes The Boom

Friday August 2, Sunset (8:02 pm) – Madagascar 3
Friday August 9, Sunset (7:53 pm) – Rise Of The Guardians
Friday August 16, Sunset (7:43 pm) – Jack The Giant Slayer
Friday August 23, Sunset (7:33 pm) – Oz The Great & Powerful

For more information or cancellation due to weather, call the Free Friday Flicks Hotline: 617-787-7200 or visit wbz.com