When your daycare center’s number pops up on caller ID, what’s the first thought that comes to your mind? FEVER! That dreaded word that strikes fear in the hearts of…
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Between sports, recreation and music lessons, school, doctor appointments and playdates, our kids’ social calendars are often every bit as jam packed as ours are. Naturally, one form of child…
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Families looking for in-home child care providers have several options to consider. To find the best caregiver for your family, consider your needs for qualified, convenient and reliable care to…
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In this year’s U.S. News and World Report rankings of the best countries, cultural influence weighed heavily in the measure of the world’s greatest nations. The United States was rated…
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Many new parents of twins and multiples are consumed with the cost of child care. But most aren’t aware that an au pair can provide the kind of quality and flexible…
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Community Counselor Mary Wylde wrote in to her local newspaper recently in response to an article about the lack of child care options in the northern Vermont area. Read…
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Au Pair in America is a program of the American Institute For Foreign Study (AIFS), one of the oldest and largest cultural exchange organizations in the world. Also a part…
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“She came with an enormous smile and a seemingly endless supply of patience and energy.”
by Jean Quinn February 4, 2015Congratulations to Sonsoles, one of three runners-up in our Au Pair of the Year Contest. All of these au pairs are exceptional and exemplify the very best of our program!…
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Announcing our Au Pair of the Year!
by Jean Quinn February 4, 2015Congratulations to our 2014 Au Pair of the Year Winners! We are so pleased to share these special stories from our host families, as they exemplify what a meaningful experience…
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Winter Activities Sure to Keep You and Your Kids Happy!
by Jean Quinn December 2, 2014With fewer hours of daylight and colder temperatures, you may be looking for more ways to keep your children busy and challenged. Try these ideas and check the seasonal calendar.…