4 aupairs just arrived yesterday from orientation to their hostfamilies in the Boston/Brookline area. Janika from Germany who will finish her two years as an aupair this summer helped to explain a lot of great resources and information to the new aupairs together with Emily from the UK who is also knows her way around after being in Brookline for over one month already.
From left: Emily from the UK, Pia from Chile, Janika and Rebekka from Germany, Aom from Thailand and Kate from Austria
Here are many ideas on what to do with kids during the summer during hot days, rainy days, indoors and outdoors. Take a peak:
Watermelon, a fruit that many people love to eat, specially during the summer months! This fruit is fat free and it is a good source of vitamins A, B6, and C. It contains potassium, beneficial natural plant chemicals such as lycopene and citrulline, as well as antioxidants that help reduce the risk of cancer and other diseases.
However, can eating too much watermelon be more harmful than good? According to research, consuming large amounts of this fruit, potentially can result in adverse effects, including digestive problems, cardiovascular and nerve disorders.
So what do we make of it? – Well, you can read a full explanation by following the link bellow: http://www.livestrong.com/article/410054-side-effects-of-eating-too-much-watermelon/
You observe and/or hear lightning and thunder, or a Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect. What should you do?
At Home
If you are at home, protect yourself and your family by following the safety tips below:
Away From Home
There are times when storms come up suddenly.
If you are away from home, protect yourself and your family by taking cover in the best shelter you can find. If you are in or near the water, go to land immediately and find shelter.
Information from http://www.weather.com
Children are more susceptible to heat stress than adults for a number of reasons:
To avoid dehydration and other effects of the heat, experts recommend:
Danger in Cars
While heat stress can take its toll on children playing outside, the most dangerous place for children is in a car. More than 30 children died in the summer of 1999 when they were left in vehicles.
NEVER leave a child unattended in a vehicle, even with the windows down. When it’s 83 degrees outside, the temperature inside a car with the windows rolled down two inches can rise to 109 degrees in just 15 minutes.
If your child is locked in a car, call 911 immediately!
Also, touch the car seat before you put a child in it, to make sure the surface isn’t so hot that it could hurt. A child can be severely burned in just one second. The following chart from the National SAFE KIDS Campaign shows how hot a vehicle’s interior can get when the outside temperature is 79 degrees.
| Interior Color | Potential Temperature |
| White | 135 degrees |
| Red | 154 degrees |
| Blue/Green | 165 degrees |
| Black | 192 degrees |
Known as the Fourth of July and Independence Day, July 4th has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution (1775-83). In June 1776, representatives of the 13 colonies then fighting in the revolutionary struggle weighed a resolution that would declare their independence from Great Britain. On July 2nd, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and two days later its delegates adopted the Declaration of Independence, a historic document drafted by Thomas Jefferson. From 1776 until the present day, July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence, with typical festivities ranging from fireworks, parades and concerts to more casual family gatherings and barbecues.
And for the children, visit this link for fun coloring pages, craft ideas, puzzles and games to celebrate the 4th of July holiday.
http://www.apples4theteacher.com/holidays/fourth-of-july/
Wishing you all a very happy and safe holiday
Boston Celebrations click here !
with important information on restrictions on what is allowed to bring to the esplanade.
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.
We 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 next week after her extension time
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.
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Water safety tips to read for you!!!
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Please check out the pinterest fun craft ideas to do with kids during the summer month: Summer craft ideas with kids
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
