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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.
You can’t turn on the television news lately without hearing about the flu epidemic. The seasonal flu has started early this year and is spreading quickly throughout the state. Here’s some useful information from the Center for Disease Control about how you can protect yourself from the flu and how to treat yourself and your Read More
Animals handle cold winter weather in a variety of ways. Some travel to a warmer climate. Others grow thicker fur coats so they can stay warm and active during the winter. Many animals hibernate during the coldest weather – they spend the warmer months eating and storing as much body fat as they can and Read More
Cutting paper snowflakes is a fun and simple indoor winter activity. Here is a great video showing you how to cut some of your own. For younger kids is is best to keep the designs simple to avoid frustration if they cut away too much and it tears. If you want to make virtual snowflakes, Read More
If you are planning to visit NYC during the holidays, check out all the links on the right side of the page under “Travel Links for Au Pairs.” There are lots of links with info on visiting NYC. I just found out that Times Square has it’s own website with lots of great information. Check Read More
A fun holiday activity to do with kids is making gingerbread houses. You can buy kits with prebaked gingerbread and all the supplies or you can make your own using graham crackers. Graham crackers are sold in the cookie/cracker aisle at the store. The advantage to assembling your own supplies is that you can mix Read More
Here is a list from About.com of local places with beautiful Christmas light displays: ZooLights at the National Zoo Rock Creek Park. Washington, DC. November 23-December 9, Friday, Saturday and Sunday only. Open nightly December 14–January 1 (except Dec. 24, 25 and 31). The National Zoo presents a seasonal display of thousands of Read More
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What is Diwali? Diwali, is one of the biggest Indian festivals and also a major occassion in Nepal. The festival has great religious significance for Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and the Nepalese. In India, Diwali is now considered to be more of a national festival, and is enjoyed by most Indians regardless of faith. It is commonly Read More
