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- Hints for Success – Homesickness/Culture Shock
- Going Unplugged During Work Hours
- Stopping for School Busses
- Camp Au Pair – Cars & Trucks
- Camp Au Pair – Paris Summer Olympics
- Camp Au Pair – Bugs & Butterflies
- Camp Au Pair – Science (STEM)
- Camp Au Pair – Under the Sea
- Camp Au Pair – Art Experiences
- Camp Au Pair – Nature Exploration
- Welcome to Camp Au Pair in America!
- Preventing Dehydration in Hot Weather
- Host Family Hints to Help your Au Pair Match Flourish
- Creating Structure in your Child’s Day
- Protecting Privacy & Personal Information Online
- Create a Spring Break Game Plan
- Making Plans for Future Travel
- Snow Days are Here!
- 9 Winter Driving Tips to Stay Safe in the Ice & Snow
- Avoiding Homesickness in the Holiday Season
- Clothing & Accessories to Keep You Warm in the Winter
- Winter Sports & Sports Insurance
- Making Thanksgiving Memories Together
- Surviving & Thriving in the Holiday Season
- Preparing for Cold Weather
- Camp Au Pair – Nature Exploration
- Camp Au Pair – Outer Space
- Going Home & New Beginnings
- Camp Au Pair – Dinosaurs
- Preventing Dehydration in Hot Weather
- Camp Au Pair – Cars & Trucks
- Host Family Hints for Success: Better Communication
- Camp Au Pair – Bugs & Butterflies
- Camp Au Pair – Backyard Safari
- Camp Au Pair – Under the Sea
- Camp Au Pair: Art Experiences
- Camp Au Pair – Science (STEM)
- Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 14th
- Protecting Privacy & Personal Information Online
- How to Handle Transportation Costs
- Volunteering at Capital Area Food Bank
- Create a Spring Break Game Plan
- Three Ways for Au Pairs to Stay Red Cross Ready
- Big Kids Need Interaction Too
- Visiting Baltimore by Train
- Creating Ice Lanterns & Wreaths
- Card Games for Kids of All Ages
- Preparing for Cold Weather
- Poison Prevention and Treatment
- Educational Apps that will Excite Everyone
- Stopping for School Busses
- Going Unplugged During Work Hours
- Make Your Own Ice Cream
- Preventing Dehydration in Hot Weather
- Camp Au Pair – Art Experiences
- Camp Au Pair – Dinosaurs
- Camp Au Pair – Bugs & Butterflies
- Camp Au Pair – Science (STEM)
- Camp Au Pair: Backyard Safari
- Make Plans for Summer Fun with the Kids!
- Health & Safety: Where are Ticks?
- Important Summer Safety Tips
- Handling Problems or Poor Customer Service
- Positive Discipline – Rewarding Good Behavior
- Host Family Hints to Help Your Au Pair Match Flourish
- Beautiful Day for a Tour of the Washington Monument!
- Au Pair Hint For Success – Finish your Year Strong
- Holiday & Vacation Reminders
- Travel Outside of the U.S.
- Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 8th
- How to Handle Transportation Costs
- What is Passover?
- Create a Spring Break Game Plan
- Big Kids Need Interaction, Too
- Three Ways for Au Pairs to Stay Red Cross Ready
- National Cherry Blossom Festival
- Daylight Saving Time Begins March 13
- Hints for Success – Handling Expenses
- Going Unplugged During Work Hours
- Helping Young Children Learn Language
- Hints for Success – Homesickness/Culture Shock
- Links & Resources for Au Pair Taxes
- Celebrating Lunar New Year – 2022 Year of the Tiger
- How to Address an Envelope in the USA
- Valentine’s Day Activities
- Planning Ahead for Future Snow Days
- New Ideas for Some Classic Toys
- Do You Need Sports Insurance?
- Recipes, Crafts & Activities for Winter Fun
- Top 10 Winter Driving Tips
- Avoiding Homesickness in the Holiday Season
- Safety Tips for Holiday Shopping
- Surviving and Thriving in the Holiday Season
- What to do After an Auto Accident
- What to Keep in the Car Glove Box
- Fall Traditions: Decorating Pumpkins
- Preparing for Cold Weather
- Where to Get Your Flu Shot
- October is Fire Prevention Month
- Hints for Success – Homesickness/Culture Shock
- Camp Au Pair – Art Experiences
- Camp Au Pair – Summer Olympics
- Camp Au Pair – Science (STEM)
- Camp Au Pair – Dinosaurs
- Camp Au Pair – Under the Sea
- Camp Au Pair – Bugs & Butterflies
- Camp Au Pair – Outer Space
- Camp Au Pair – Cars & Trucks
- Welcome to Camp Au Pair in America!
- Dealing with Problems or Poor Customer Service
- Avoid Falling Victim to Scammers
- Online Education Options
- Social Distancing: Free Virtual Escape Rooms
- Social Distancing: 5 Apps to Plan Your Future Trips
- Social Distancing: 5 Online Adventures for Kids
- Social Distancing: 10 Things You CAN Do Right Now
- Dealing with Social Distancing
- 2020 Challenge: Collect Moments, Not Things
- Making Thanksgiving Memories Together
- Three Ways for Au Pairs to Stay Red Cross Ready
- Top 5 Tips for Overcoming Homesickness
- Back to School Planning
- Camp Au Pair Week #9: Backyard Safari
- Camp Au Pair Week #8: Nature Exploration
- Camp Au Pair Week #7: Art Experiences
- Camp Au Pair Week #6: Science (STEM)
- Camp Au Pair Week #5: Bugs and Butterflies
- Fair Season
- Going Home and New Beginnings
- Camp Au Pair Week #4: Cars and Trucks
- Celebrating the 4th of July in DC
- Camp Au Pair Week #3: Dinosaurs
- Camp Au Pair Week #2 – Space
- 10 Tips for Summer Safety
- Camp Au Pair Week #1: Under the Sea
- Summer Fun for DC Kids
- Staying Safe Out and About – Safety Tips for Au Pairs
- Do You Have Your DC Library Card?
- Amazing Cluster Meeting at US Capitol
- Spring 2019 in Washington, DC
- National Cherry Blossom Festival
- Big Kids Need Interaction Too
- Spring Holiday Crafts and Activities
- How to Mail a Letter or Package in the US
- Privacy & Personal Information Online
- Presidents Day
- Valentine’s Day Activities
- Make Your Own Play Dough
- Indoor Winter Fun
- Technology Tips for Au Pairs
- January Calendar Ideas
- Winter Vacation: Tips for Success
- Winter Fun for DC Kids
- DC’s Winter Lights
- Fun with Gingerbread
- Holiday Shopping Safety Tips
- Christmas
- Hanukkah
- December Calendar Ideas
- Five Thanksgiving Tips for Host Parents and Au Pairs
- November Calendar Ideas
- Celebrate Halloween!
- Halloween Safety Tips
- It’s Cold Out There! A Guide to DC Winter Weather
- How to Carve a Pumpkin
- Fall Fun in DC
- Columbus Day
- October Calendar Ideas
- Au Pair Technology Tips
- Celebrate Labor Day
- September Calendar Ideas
- Fair Season Is Here!
- August Calendar Ideas
- Celebrating the 4th of July in DC
- Summer Fun for DC Kids 2018
- July 2018 Calendar Ideas
- Smithsonian Folklife Festival
- 10 Tips for Summer Safety
- Father’s Day Gift Ideas
- Do you have Your DC Public Library Card?
- June 2018 Calendar Ideas
- Holidays and Vacation Reminders
- Mother’s Day 2018
- May 2018 Calendar Ideas
- 2018 Summer Day Camps
- April 2018 Calendar Ideas
- National Cherry Blossom Festival 2018
- Outdoor Safety Tips
- Spring Crafts
- Spring 2018 in Washington, DC
- Daylight Saving Time Begins March 11
- St. Patrick’s Day 2018
- 2018 Options for Those Last Few Education Hours
- March 2018 Calendar Ideas
- Presidents Day 2018
- Valentine’s Day Activities
- February 2018 Calendar Ideas
- Focus on Play: New Ideas for Some Classic Toys
- January 2018 Calendar Ideas
- First Day of Winter is December 21, 2017
- 2017 Winter Vacation Battle Plan
- Winter Fun for DC Kids (2017-2018)
- Fun with Gingerbread
- Avoiding Homesickness this Holiday Season
- Holiday Shopping Safety Tips
- December 2017 Calendar Ideas
- Christmas 2017
- Hanukkah 2017
- 5 Thanksgiving Tips for Au Pairs and Host Parents
- Veterans Day 2017
- It’s Cold Out There! A 2017 Guide to DC Winter Weather
- Au Pair Technology Tips
- Celebrate Halloween 2017!
- 2017 Halloween Safety Tips
- November 2017 Calendar Ideas
- Education Requirements for Au Pairs
- Au Pair Healthcare (or what to do if you are sick)
- 2019 Au Pair Education Options
- October 2017 Calendar Ideas
- Celebrate Labor Day 2017!
- September 2017 Calendar Ideas
- August 2017 Calendar Ideas
- Hints for Success – Overcoming Homesickness
- Smithsonian Folklife Festival
- Keeping Our Kids Safe and Healthy This Summer (2017)
- July 2017 Calendar Ideas
- DC’s Eventful Summer (2017)
- Summer Fun for DC Kids (2017)
- 2017 Summer Day Camps
- Camp Au Pair
- Preventing Dehydration in Hot Weather
- Father’s Day 2017 Gift Ideas
- June 2017 Calendar Ideas
- Holiday & Vacation Reminders
- Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
- May 2017 Calendar Ideas
- Outdoor Safety Tips
- April 2017 Calendar Ideas
- Spring 2017 in Washington, DC
- St. Patrick’s Day 2017
- Helping Young Children Learn Language
- Spring Holiday Crafts
- March 2017 Calendar Ideas
- Presidents Day 2017
- Options for Those Last Few Education Hours
- Valentine’s Day Activities
- February is Black History Month
- February 2017 Calendar Ideas
- Making Paper Snowflakes
- January 2017 Calendar Ideas
- First Day of Winter is December 21
- Hanukkah 2016
- Christmas 2016
- Winter Vacation Battle Plan (2016)
- Winter Fun for DC Kids (2016-2017)
- Fun with Gingerbread
- Holiday Shopping Safety Tips
- December 2016 Calendar Ideas
- Why Are Cluster Meetings Important?
- Autumn Cluster Meetings
- What is the Electoral College?
- Veterans Day 2016
- November 2016 Calendar Ideas
- Celebrate Halloween 2016!
- It’s Cold Out There! A Guide to Dressing for Winter Weather
- Halloween Safety Tips
- How to Carve a Pumpkin
- 2016 Fall Fun for DC Kids
- Columbus Day 2016
- October 2016 Calendar Ideas
- Fall Craft and Activity Ideas
- How to Mail a Package or Letter in the US
- Handling Expenses
- Summer Cluster Meetings
- September 2016 Calendar Ideas
- Celebrate Labor Day 2016!
- Back-to-School Tips for Au Pairs
- Back-to-School Tips for Host Parents
- Technology Tips for Au Pairs
- Fair Season!
- August Calendar Ideas
- Camp Au Pair
- Beat the Heat
- Summer Fun for DC Kids
- July Calendar Ideas
- Crafts, Activities, and Food to Celebrate America
- 5th Annual 4th of July Celebration
- Free Classes for Adults at the Library
- Thirty Years Ago Today…
- Outdoor Movies in DC
- Father’s Day Gift Ideas
- 2016 Summer Day Camps in DC
- June Calendar Ideas
- 2016 DC Cultural Fair
- Holiday & Vacation Reminders
- Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
- Au Pair in America Cultural Fair on May 1st at Nats Park
- May Calendar Ideas
- US Capitol Tour
- Au Pair Cultural Fair at Nationals Park on May 1st
- Tax Season
- April Calendar Ideas
- Spring in Washington, DC
- St. Patrick’s Day
- Safety Tips
- Spring Holiday Crafts
- APIA’s 30th Anniversary Cultural Fair
- Disney on Ice Cluster Meeting
- March Calendar Ideas
- DC Driver License for Au Pairs
- Presidents Day
- Valentine’s Day
- February Calendar Ideas
- More Winter Fun
- January Calendar Ideas
- Winter Vacation Battle Plan
- Winter Fun for DC Kids
- December Holiday Cluster Meeting
- Hanukkah 2015
- December Calendar Ideas
- Au Pairs Help Make a Difference in DC
- From Kidnotes (APIA’s Host Family Blog): Au Pair Scheduling and Hours
- Veterans Day
- Cluster Meetings
- November Calendar Ideas
- Au Pair in America’s DC Scavenger Hunt
- How to Mail a Letter or a Package
- Fall Fun for DC Kids
- Columbus Day
- October Calendar Ideas
- New Incentive Program for Au Pair Webinars
- Fun for Everyone at Annual Cluster Picnic
- What is Labor Day Anyway?
- September Calendar Ideas
- July, August, and September Webinars for Au Pairs
- Celebrate the 4th of July!
- July Calendar Ideas
- Summer Fun for DC Kids
- Stay Cool this Summer with Free Yoga
- DC’s Eventful Summer
- 2015 Summer Camp Ideas in DC
- Keeping Our Kids Safe and Healthy This Summer
- Au Pairs Make a Difference
- June Calendar Ideas
- Webinars for Au Pairs
- APIA Flag Day Contest
- Education Requirements for Au Pairs
- Privacy, Personal Information & The Internet
- APIA on Pinterest
- May Host Family Tips
- May Au Pair Tips
- May Calendar Ideas
- Tips For Winter Driving from AAA
- Texting and Child Care
- Fall Activity Ideas