Au Pair in America Au Pairs throughout Connecticut came together Saturday November 12th for a tour of Yale University in New Haven, CT. Afterwards many Au Pairs attended the Yale vs. Princeton football game. Unfortunately Yale lost, but it was a gorgeous day and a lot of fun was had by all.
It was a great day yesterday for our annual Host Family and Au Pair Get Together at Compo Beach. Au Pairs and Host Families had an an opportunity to meet each other, learn a little about various cultures and get to know one another over refreshments, Cultural Bingo and Cultural Mingle games.
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
The summer of 2016 is coming to an end and that always means Miniature Golf at Calf Pasture Beach in Norwalk, CT. APIA Au Pairs from all over Fairfield County came together last night to meet, greet, and have some fun.
Westport Au Pairs kicked off summer with an ice cream social at Compo Beach June 22nd. The Wilton and Weston clusters joined us. The evening was beautiful, the company great!
More than 60 Au Pairs with Au Pair in America in Fairfield County converged on Cranbury Park for a friendly morning of Color War games. The girls were split into four teams of different colors to compete in relays, tug-o-war, water balloon toss, skin the snake and other fun events organized by their Community Counselors. The Au Pairs are from all over the world, here on a cultural exchange program which includes childcare and college study (and fun!).
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
Westport Au Pairs again volunteered to face paint and apply tattoos at the Westport-Weston Cooperative Nursery School fundraiser Touch a Truck. Even though it was raining, we all had a lot of laughs, making the kids happy. Fede, Jesi, Anika, Theresa, Mira, Kimberley, Flo, Sabina and Natasha created phenomenal works of art on the faces of children who attended the annual Westport 
event.
Au Pairs from Westport, Weston and Wilton toured the Westport Historical Society’s home on 25 Avery Place and then they viewed their latest photographic exhibition of historic Westport homes then and now. Afterward we had a special treat. Director Sue Gold conducted a Qi Gong class, just for us. Qi Gong means “cultivating the body’s vital energy””; it is a gentle mind-body exercise that helps improve health and overall well being. The meditative state of mind through regular practice provides powerful mental and emotional benefits, fostering creativity, improved mood and better sleep. 
