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September Webinars for Au Pair In America Au Pairs

The APIA Orientation Team (Jody Landon, Joan Barth and Sandee Plescia) offer webinars for Au Pairs six times a month.  Au Pairs can register to attend for free at www.aupairinamerica.com/webinars

Each webinar is a 30 – 45 minute PowerPoint Presentation.

AuPairs who attend an entire session will receive an e-certificate for attendance.

AuPairs who attend 6 webinars between JULY 1 and SEPTEMBER 30 will be entered into a raffle to receive a IPAD MINI.*

*AuPairs must register for and attend 6 AuPair in America webinars held during the specified timeframe of July 1 through September 30, 2016 and must be in attendance the entire length of each webinar.  AuPairs that leave the webinar before it is complete, will not receive credit for attending that particular webinar.  Once an Au Pair completes her 6th webinar, her name will be entered into a raffle drawing, with the winner being awarded an I Pad Mini.

 UPCOMING SEPTEMBER WEBINARS:

WEBINAR SCHEDULE FOR SEPTEMBER FOR AU PAIRS:

SEPT. 8, 1:30 PM EST:          HOMESICKNESS AND CULTURE

SHOCK: MAKING IT THROUGH

SEPT. 11, 10:30 PM EDT:      FEELING SAD OR STRESSED:

TIPS FOR GAINING BALANCE IN YOUR

LIFE

SEPT. 13, 9:30 PM EDT:          ITS UP TO YOU: MAKING THE MOST

OF YOUR AUPAIR YEAR

SEPT. 14, 12:30 PM EDT:      HOMEWORK: FINDING THE RIGHT

STRATEGY FOR YOUR CHILD

SEPT. 15, 12:30 PM EDT:      100 ACTIVITIES FOR SCHOOL AGE KIDS

SEPT. 20, 12:30 PM EDT:      TEENAGERS: THE LOVE/HATE

RELATIONSHIP

SEPT. 22, 9:30 PM EDT:        GREAT AMERICAN HOLIDAYS

SEPT. 27, 9:30 PM EDT:        NUTRITION: GOOD EATING FOR YOU

AND YOUR KIDS

If you have any questions about the webinars, please contact Sandee Plescia atsplescia@aupairinamerica.com

 

 

Au Pair Webinars for July-September 2016

The APIA Webinar Series has been created exclusively for our Au Pairs.  This program, which is unique in the industry, is available throughout the year at no charge to our Au Pairs.  A rotating series of 24 webinars addresses topics of interest/concern to our Au Pairs.  Each webinar is approximately 45 minutes

AU PAIR WEBINAR SCHEDULE July- September 2016

JULY 12, 9:30 PM EDT:               IT’S UP TO YOU: MAKING THE MOST

OF YOUR AU PAIR YEAR

JULY 19, 9:30 PM EDT:               LONG DISTANCE RELATIONSHIP: LET’S

TALK ABOUT THEM

JULY 26, 9:30 PM EDT:               ACTIVITY TIME: INFANTS AND

TODDLERS

AUGUST 2, 9:30 PM EDT:           GOING HOME? TIPS FOR LEAVING

US AND SETTLING IN AT HOME

AUGUST 9, 9:30 PM EDT:           TOILET TRAINING 101

AUGUST 15, 9:30 PM EDT:        MANAGING PLAY WITH MORE THAN

ONE CHILD

AUGUST 16, 9:30 PM EDT:        VISITORS FROM HOME? MAKING IT

WORK FOR YOU, YOUR HOST FAMILY,

AND YOUR GUESTS

AUGUST 23, 9:30 PM EDT:        SUCCESSFULLY COMMUNICATING

WITH YOUR HOST FAMILY

AUGUST 30, 9:30 PM EDT:        TRAVEL TIPS

SEPT. 8, 1:30 PM EST:               HOMESICKNESS AND CULTURE

SHOCK: MAKING IT THROUGH

SEPT. 11, 10:30 PM EDT:           FEELING SAD OR STRESSED TIPS FOR GAINING BALANCE

 

SEPT. 13, 9:30 PM EDT:              ITS UP TO YOU: MAKING THE MOST

OF YOUR AUPAIR YEAR

SEPT. 14, 12:30 PM EDT:           HOMEWORK: FINDING THE RIGHT

STRATEGY FOR YOUR CHILD

SEPT. 15, 12:30 PM EDT:           100 ACTIVITIES FOR SCHOOL AGE KIDS

 

SEPT. 20, 12:30 PM EDT:           TEENAGERS: THE LOVE/HATE

RELATIONSHIP

 

SEPT. 22, 9:30 PM EDT:              GREAT AMERICAN HOLIDAYS

 

SEPT. 27, 9:30 PM EDT:              NUTRITION: GOOD EATING FOR YOU

AND YOUR KIDS

 

 

AuPairs can register to attend at www.aupairinamerica.com/webinars

AuPairs who attend an entire session will receive an e-certificate for attendance.

AuPairs who attend 6 webinars between JULY 1 and SEPTEMBER 30 will be entered into a raffle to receive a IPAD MINI.*

*AuPairs must register for and attend 6 AuPair in America webinars held during the specified timeframe of July 1 through September 30, 2016 and must be in attendance the entire length of each webinar.  AuPairs that leave the webinar before it is complete, will not receive credit for attending that particular webinar.  Once an Au Pair completes her 6th webinar, her name will be entered into a raffle drawing, with the winner being awarded an I Pad Mini.

If you have any questions about the Webinars for Au Pairs, please contact Sandee Plescia at splescia@aupairinamerica.com

Au Pair Webinars

Au Pair webinars are presented six times a month by the Orientation Team.  The webinars are designed to help the Au Pairs succeed in their year in America. Each Webinar is approximately 30 to 45 minutes in length.  Upcoming free Au Pair webinars:

Thursday, June 2, 9:30 P.M. E.D.T.: Going Home?  Tips for Leaving the U.S. and Settling in At Home

Sunday, June 5, 9:30 P.M. E.D.T.: Homesickness and Culture Shock: Making it Through

Tuesday, June 7, 11:00 A.M.E.D.T.: Help! My Kids are Fighting Again

Tuesday. June 7, 9:30 P.M. E.D.T.: Cooking in America: Diet, Kitchen Tips and Engaging the Kids

Au Pairs will receive an e-certificate for attending each session and if they attend 6 webinars between April 1 and June 30, their name will go into a raffle to win a $250.00 Amazon Gift Card.

Au Pairs can register at www.aupairinamerica.com/webinars

Au Pair Webinars

MAY 17, 9:30 PM EDT:                TRAVEL TIPS FOR AUPAIRS

MAY 24, 9:30 PM EDT:                AMERICAN KIDS AT PLAY: WHY IS IT                                                                        IMPORTANT AND WHAT YOU CAN DO

MAY 31, 9:30 PM EDT:                MANAGING PLAY WITH MORE THAN ONE CHILD

JUNE 2, 9:30 PM EDT:                 GOING HOME? TIPS FOR LEAVING THE US AND SETTLING HOME

JUNE 5, 9:30 PM EDT:                 HOMESICKNESS AND CULTURE SHOCK:MAKING IT THROUGH

JUNE 7, 11:00 AM EDT:              HELP! MY KIDS ARE FIGHTING AGAIN

JUNE 7, 9:30 PM EDT:                 COOKING IN AMERICA: DIET, KITCHEN TIPS & ENGAGING THE KIDS

JUNE 14, 9:30 PM EDT:               VISITORS FROM HOME? MAKING IT WORK FOR YOU, YOUR HOST FAMILY, AND YOUR GUESTS

JUNE 21, 9:30 PM EDT:   NO TIME FOR BOREDOM: ACTIVITIES TO DO WITH PRESCHOOLERS

JUNE 28, 9:30 PM EDT:               100 ACTIVITIES YOU CAN DO WITH SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN

AuPairs can register to attend at www.aupairinamerica.com/webinars

AuPairs who attend an entire session will receive an e-certificate for attendance.

AuPairs who attend 6 webinars between April 1 and June 30 will be entered into a raffle to receive a $250 Amazon Gift Card.*

*AuPairs must register for and attend 6 AuPair in America webinars held during the specified timeframe of April 1 through June 30, 2016 and must be in attendance the entire length of each webinar.  AuPairs that leave the webinar before it is complete, will not receive credit for attending that particular webinar.  Once an Au Pair completes her 6th webinar, her name will be entered into a raffle drawing, with the winner being awarded a $250 gift card from Amazon.com

 

 

February Webinars for APIA Au Pairs

Seven Webinars will be offered to Au Pairs in the Month of February. Webinars are free, Power Point presentations and discussions lead by the three Orientation Trainers: Jody Landon, Joan Barth and Sandee Plescia. Each webinar is approximately 40 minutes long. The webinars are an extension of the training Au Pairs receive at orientation. Au Pairs also receive an e-Certificate for each Webinar they attend.

In addition, if  Au Pairs attend 6 webinars between January 1 and March 31, 2016, their names will be entered into a raffle to win a $250 Amazon gift card. Au Pairs must be in attendance for the entire webinar to be eligible for the raffle.

Topics, Times and Dates for the Month of February are:

Tuesday, Feb. 2 9:30 P.M. EDT 100 Activities You Can do with School Age Children

Tuesday, Feb. 9 9:30 P.M. EDT Homesickness and Culture Shock: Making it Through

Monday, Feb. 15 9:30 P.M. EDT Managing Play with More Than One Child

Thursday, Feb. 18 9:30 P.M. EDT American Kids at Play: Why It Is Important and What You Can Do

Tuesday, Feb. 23 9:30 P.M. EDT Travel Tips for Au Pairs

Monday, Feb. 29 9:30 P.M. EDT Visitors from Home? Making it Work for You, Your Host Family and Your Guests

Au Pairs can register for the webinars at www.aupairinamerica.com/webinars

Any questions about the webinars, please contact Sandee Plescia at sandee.plescia@gmail.com

January 2016 Webinars

Helpful Tips for Au Pairs
Webinars to help you manage your life in the U.S.

These informative sessions are designed specifically for you, giving you important tips that will help you get the most out of your year!

Hosted by your orientation trainers.

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the online meeting.

Sign up for as many as you’d like!

Au pairs who attend 6 webinars between January 1 and March 31 will be entered into a raffle to receive a $250 Amazon gift card!*

*Au pairs must register for and attend 6 Au Pair in America webinars held during the specified time frame of January 1, 2016 through March 31, 2016. Au pairs must be in attendance during the entire length of each webinar. Au pairs that leave the webinar before it is complete, will not receive credit for attending that particular webinar. Once an au pair completes her 6th webinar, her name will be entered into a raffle drawing, with the winner being awarded a $250 gift card from Amazon.com.

Word from attendees

Au Pair Webinar raffle winner
Congratulations to Au Pair in America webinar raffle winner Roxana Aguirre Avalos

I’m so glad to know this wonderful and amazing news !! You all made my day! So excited!! 😀 can’t believe it yet!!! … This Christmas was a very different for me, even though I wasn’t with my own family, my host family made me feel like at home, so grateful with all them, they’re such a very nice family! … Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and Jolly new year!!! Peace, joy and love to everybody for this new year 2016!!!
Thanks a lot, au pair in America!!!
Love,
Roxana Aguirre Avalos 😀

Join us for our free online webinar sessions throughout the year.
January Webinars Overview:

Tuesday
January
5
9:30 PM EDT
Toilet Training 101
No more diapers? Need help with toilet training the children? Join us for tips and suggestions about toilet training in America Hosted by Sandee Plescia
Register now

Tuesday
January
12
9:30 PM EDT
“Feeling Sad or Stressed? Tips for gaining balance in your life.”
How to relieve stress during your time in the U.S. Hosted by Sandee Plescia, Orientation Trainer
Register now

Monday
January
18
12:00 PM EDT
It’s Up To You: Making the Most of Your Au Pair Year
Managing your free time, your money and extending your friendship circle. Hosted by Joan Barth, Orientation Trainer
Register now

Tuesday
January
19
9:30 PM EDT
Help: My Kids Are Fighting Again
Managing fighting siblings! Hosted by Joan Barth, Orientation Trainer
Register now

Thursday
January
21
9:30 PM EDT
Successfully Communicating with Your Family
Communicating effectively with your host family is essential to a successful year. Join us for this webinar to learn about the keys to communication that will help you in all of your important relationships. Hosted by Jody Landon, Lead Orientation Trainer
Register now

Tuesday
January
26
9:30 PM EDT
Going Home? Tips for leaving the US and settling in at home
How to return home after your stay and feel good about it. Tips for leaving and also for settling in when you return.Hosted by Jody Landon, Lead Orientation Trainer
Register now

I attended your webinar yesterday and loved it! The activities were really really great and I actually did the Rheindeer-sleigh-fingerprint-one with my host kids today. The kids loved it and the host mum said it was one of the best crafts she’d ever seen and she’s a preschool teacher.
Fiona, ACTIVITY TIME: Infants & Toddlers
Your webinar leaders

Jody Landon
– Lead Orientation Trainer

Joan Barth
– Orientation Leader/EduCare Specialist I

Sandee Plescia – Orientation

Au Pair Holiday Brunch

Westport Au Pairs gathered at my house Sunday December 13, 2015 for an international holiday brunch.  Lox and bagels, French Toast casserole, potato pancakes, Thai fried vegetable rice, German potato salad, French crepes with cheese and jam, cinnamon rolls, all sorts of cookies, chocolate cakes and puddings from Germany, Sweden, Austria, Italy, Czech Republic, Netherlands, and South Africa were all sampled and shared.  Thank you, ladies, for making it such a delectable and delightful day!  Happy holidays, everyone!

 

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This Week’s Webinars for Au Pairs

The next five Au Pair Webinars will be on:
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, AT 9:30 P.M EDT.: HOMESICKNESS: MAKING IT THROUGH
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10 AT 8 P.M. EST: TEENAGERS: THE LOVE/HATE RELATIONSHIP
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10 AT 9:00 P.M. EST: NO TIME FOR BOREDOM: ACTIVITIES TO DO WITH PRESCHOOLERS
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13 AT 9:00 P.M. EST: VISITORS FROM HOME? MAKING IT WORK FOR YOU, YOUR HOST FAMILY & YOUR GUESTS
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15 AT 9:30 P.M. EST: TANTRUMS: HELPING YOUR OUT OF CONTROL CHILD
Au Pairs will get a certificate if they attend the entire webinar.
If you attend 6 Au Pair Webinars between Oct. 1 and December 31, your name will be entered into a raffle to win a $250 Amazon Gift card. Here are the details:
Au pairs must register for and attend 6 Au Pair in America webinars held during the specified time frame of October 1, 2015 through December 15, 2015. Au pairs must be in attendance during the entire length of each webinar. Au pairs that leave the webinar before it is complete, will not receive credit for attending that particular webinar. Once an Au Pair completes her 6th webinar, her name will be entered into a raffle drawing, with the winner being awarded a $250 gift card from Amazon.com.
You can register at http://www.aupairinamerica.com/webinars

Looking for Some Holiday Gift Ideas?

Gift Ideas for Host Families (from Au Pairs) visit:   https://www.pinterest.com/…/gift-ideas-for-host-parents-fr…/
Gift Ideas for Au Pairs (from Host Families) visit
https://www.pinterest.com/…/gift-ideas-for-au-pairs-from-h…/

Host Family Workshop and Au Pair Get Together

Westport Au Pair In America Host Families and Au Pairs gathered together at Compo Beach Sunday September 20th to meet each other, make some new friends and learn from one another.  It was a great way to end the summer and begin the new school year!IMG_1623 IMG_1625 IMG_1627 IMG_1628 IMG_1629 IMG_1630 IMG_1631 IMG_1632 IMG_1633