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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.
Swimming is a fantastic form of exercise and a major component of many spring break trips and summer break fun. But parents should remember that swimming also comes with risk. Follow these tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics to protecting children from drowning. POOL SAFETY Never leave children alone in or near the pool Read More
Ahoy! Save yourself from walking the plank of summertime boredom this final week by checking out Au Pair in America’s summer fun theme PIRATES! Use paper cups to create a telescope! How about some coloring pages Try playing Pirate treasure hunt. Create a sailboat lunch! Create a Read More
Camp Au Pair is in the kitchen next week! As always, have a discussion with your host family about allergens and any food preferences they may have before beginning. This is a great resource for you to work with collaboratively with your host parents! Feeling creative? Check out the Au Pair in America Pinterest Read More
Mother’s Day in the U.S. is Sunday, May 14. Mother’s Day recognizes mothers, motherhood and maternal bonds in general, as well as the positive contributions that they make to society. It was established by Anna Jarvis, with the first official Mother’s Day was celebrated at St. Andrew’s Methodist Church in Grafton, West Virginia, on May 10, 1908. Mother’s Day Read More
Phones, tablets, and laptops are wonderful tools to stay connected and informed, but we need to be careful not to let them become distractions from real life interactions and most importantly our responsibilities. Au Pairs – Imagine for a moment that you went to the hospital and you were in the care of doctors and Read More
Looking for some fun ideas for Easter and Passover celebrations and spring break activities? Check out the Au Pair in America Pinterest board for lots of great ideas! Easter Egg lunch Passover crafts and ideas Bake and decorate chick cupcakes Easter egg hunt in the dark? Paper Read More
Play dough is the perfect modeling material for children. Their small hands can pat, poke, pinch, roll and knead it into many shapes. Keep it in an airtight container to use another day, or let it air dry into favorite shapes. Measure 2 cups of flour, one cup of salt and 4 teaspoons of cream Read More
Valentine’s Day (February 14) is a time of love, friendship, giving, and caring. Americans use Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to tell friends and family how much they care. Children usually exchange cards at school. Are you looking for Valentine’s Day activity, recipe and craft ideas? Look no further… Au Pair in America has Read More
Just because a child is old enough to occupy themselves, doesn’t mean that they should be expected to do so the majority of the time. Host families have a certain expectation of activity and involvement for their children. Get the kids engaged and active. You can be more fun than the TV or a video Read More
Lunar New Year is is the most important holiday in China. Tied to the Chinese lunar calendar, the holiday began as a time for feasting and honoring ancestors as well as deities. Lunar New Year celebrations begin on January 22. The year 2023 is slated to be the year of the rabbit. People born in Read More
