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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.
Valentine’s Day (February 14) is a time of love, friendship, giving, and caring. Americans use Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to tell friends and family how much they care. Children usually exchange cards at school. Are you looking for Valentine’s day activity and craft ideas? Look no further… Au Pair in America has a Pinterest Read More
Looking for ideas to keep the kids busy on a snow day (when they are home from school for winter weather?) Here is a simple snow day game plan… Play in the snow. Pro Tip: Remind your kids go to the bathroom before you get them all bundled up to go outside. Come inside and Read More
It is good to offer kids a balance of independent play time and play where you are actively engaging with them. You can make toys they may be bored with, feel new and exciting, by suggesting different ways to play with them. Try some of the ideas below as a starting point. Play Food/Dishes Teach Read More
Trying out winter sports like ice skating, skiing and snow boarding can be very exciting, especially if this is your first time experiencing winter weather. However, you should also know the risks and be prepared. Is it risky to do winter sports without the sports insurance? Yes. If you have to pay your own hospital bills for Read More
If you are looking for fun things to do with your host kids to celebrate the winter season, check out Au Pair in America on Pinterest. You’ll find recipes, crafts, games and winter traditions from a variety of countries to share with your host children. If you have some fun winter traditions from your Read More
Cold weather can bring a new set of driving challenges, especially if you are not from a climate where you have experience with these conditions. Driving in the snow and ice can be a challenge even for experienced drivers. If you don’t have to go out in bad weather, stay home. If you do have to Read More
Homesickness can be a problem during the holidays, even if it hasn’t been at any other time of the year. Au pairs often miss their friends and family, familiar places and their own traditions and customs. The holiday activities in the United States seem, and may actually be, different just at a time when an Read More
It is easy to get distracted at this time of year and when you are distracted you are at a greater risk for holiday crime. Here are some tips that are always a good idea, but especially important to remember at this time of year. Always pay attention to your surroundings. Avoid distractions like using Read More
The fall/winter holiday season is most often a time of joy and excitement. However, it can also be a time of stress and disappointment for both host families and au pairs. The pandemic will add its own complexities to the holiday season. Here are some ideas and insights that will hopefully help you avoid stress Read More
Having a car accident is a very upsetting, stressful situation. Being prepared and knowing what to do can make things a little bit easier. Make sure you know which host parent to call in case of an accident. Make sure you have all the necessary documents in your car glove box. Read this post on Read More
