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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.
Dehydration means that the body lacks the necessary amount of fluid. Infants and small children are more likely to become dehydrated than older children or adults, because they can lose relatively more fluid quickly. Here are some steps to take to make sure children remain hydrated in the summer months: Encourage your child to drink Read More
“Rest and be thankful.” – William Wordsworth Holidays and vacations are a great opportunity to rest, recharge and explore the U.S. Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start of summer travel season. Here are some reminders about program rules regarding holidays and vacations. Holidays Host families are not required to give au pairs any specific holidays. Each Read More
Westport Au Pairs braved the cold weather Saturday to bring smiles to kids. Au Pairs volunteered to face paint at the Westport-Weston Cooperative Nursery School fund raiser Touch a Truck. Although the weather was cold and raw, spirits were high as we painted, danced and shared some laughs. Read More
Being an au pair is an important role in a child’s life. When you are caring for a young child up to 45 hours per week, there are lots of opportunities to help them learn language. Many host parents are eager for their children to be exposed to foreign language. If this is true of Read More
Host parents often ask for suggestions on how best to handle common expenses that occur as au pairs are caring for the children. Miscellaneous Expenses There are different ways to handle the little day to day expenses that come up. Things like when an au pair takes the kids out for ice cream or picks up Read More
Below is the schedule for our Au Pair winter webinars. See below to register. FEBRUARY 14, 9:30 PM EST: TALK WITH A TRAINER FEBRUARY 21, 9:30 PM EST: FEELING SAD OR STRESSED: TIPS FOR GAINING BALANCE IN YOUR LIFE FEBRUARY 23, 9:30 PM EST: NUTRITION: GOOD EATING FOR YOU AND YOUR KIDS FEBRUARY 28, 9:30 Read More
Westport Au Pairs had a great time ice skating at the Westport Police Athletic League rink at Longshore Club Park, which is right on Long Island Sound. wpalrink.com They had the rink practically all to themselves Read More
Westport APIA Au Pairs gathered at my house last night for an international feast. We dined on potato latkes from Israel, cheese balls from Brazil, pancakes from the Netherlands, crepes from France, Pad Thai from Thailand, eggplant parm from Italy, hummus from Turkey, apple cake from Poland, rice pudding from Denmark, and chocolate muffins, cookies, Read More
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. Read More
