Touch a Truck 2016

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 Read More

Qi Gong Class at the Westport Historical Society

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 Read More

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 Read More

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 Read More

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, Read More

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 Read More

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…/ Read More

Pumpkin Carving 2015

Au Pairs from Westport, Weston and Wilton met at Compo Beach October 20th for a multi- cluster pumpkin carving event.  It was the first time the Au Pairs had ever carved a pumpkin and they did a beautiful job! Read More

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! Read More