November 5th is election day this year. Public schools in our area are closed. To learn more about US elections, visit:

http://bensguide.gpo.gov/

for a simple presentation of information about the US government including elections. Talk to the children about what you learned and create an Election Day theme at home: decorate in red, white and blue (how about colored napkins on the table?) Put out an American flag, and serve red, white and blue snacks. Blue and white corn chips with red salsa, vanilla ice cream with strawberries and blueberries or layers of colored Jell-o served with whipped cream.

Halloween can be a lot of fun but it is also a time when safety should come first. Here are some tips for the au pairs tonight.

Adult supervision is essential. Always accompany the children if they are going door to door to trick or treat

Try tick-or-treat-friendly homes. Ensure the children only visit houses with lights on. And, you might also suggest the houses they visit have some sort of Halloween decoration on the porch.

Stay outside. Make sure the children don’t go inside someone’s house. They can trick or treat on the porch.

Remain visible. Dress the children in bright costumes or have them wear reflective strips or carry a glow stick or flashlight.

Quality-check treats. Check the candy before they eat it. Throw out any candy that is not in its original wrapper or looks like it has been tampered with.

Say “no” to strangers. Remind the children to never accept a ride or go anywhere with a stranger.

Most of all…have fun!

October 14- Columbus Day – Today commemorates the landing of Christopher Columbus in the “New World.”

October 23 – Game One of the Baseball World Series – In baseball the World Series is the championship games of Major League Baseball in North America, played in October after the end of the regular season between the pennant winners of the American and National Leagues. The Series winner is determined through a best-of-seven playoff, meaning that the first team to win four games wins the series. The World Series has been an annual event since 1903. It is played at the baseball stadiums of the two teams in the series. Baseball is so popular that it is sometimes called the “national pastime.” The word “ballgame” in the United States almost always refers to a game of baseball, and “ballpark” to a baseball field.

October 31-Halloween This is the day children dress up in costumes and, in many communities, go door-to-door to ask for candy. Safety on Halloween is extremely important – don’t take our eyes off the children and don’t let them eat unwrapped candy!

Great memories are what life is all about.   We got group tickets to Wicked!    Au Pairs from Germany, Mexico, So Africa, England and New Zealand thoroughly enjoyed this AMAZING show!!   Afterwards, everyone enjoyed a beautiful day in NYC.   It was a very special day.

Au Pairs  in Fairfield County from around the globe volunteered at Only You’s 5 K race by setting up an International tent to raise awareness and help raise money.

Here we are in Wilton supporting The Children’s Day School at their annual Touch -a – Truck event!   Au Pairs from New Zealand and Germany participated by interacting with families and answering questions about being an Au Pair. 

What is an Au Pair? Apply between June 7th and June 30th and save $1000.00

“Au pair” means “on par” or equal. Au pairs and EduCare companions are international visitors who travel to the United States on a J-1 Visitor Exchange Visa to acquire a better understanding and appreciation of American life while living with an American family and caring for their young children.

Au pairs and companions become full-fledged family members, sharing a cultural exchange experience that often leads to a lasting relationship with the host family.
Au pairs on our Au Pair or Extraordinaire programs care for children of all ages – infants from three months of age, pre-school and school age.  EduCare companions are au pairs who care exclusively for older children who are in school for a full five days a week.
All au pairs and companions make a commitment to participate in the program for 12 months. Those in good standing at the end of 12 months have an option to apply for an extension of duration of stay to continue their participation an additional 6, 9 or 12 months.
If you are eager to learn about another culture by hosting a young woman who, in turn, provides child care, then one of our program options can meet your expectations.

Take advantage of our $1000 discount by applying between June 7th and June 30th.

http://www.aupairinamerica.com/fees/discounts.asp

Some great craft idea’s to make with your kids in celebration of Father’s Day!

http://pinterest.com/aupairinamerica/father-s-day/

Au Pairs from Fairfield County  meeting at Jennings Beach.

Au Pairs from Fairfield County Weston & Wilton recently attended Kinky Boots, a Broadway show that won Best Musical!   We all loved it!!