Posts Tagged ‘Child Care’
Winter Driving Safety Tips
January 1st, 2017by Jennifer Harriss | Comments Off on Winter Driving Safety Tips
Winter Driving Safety Tips from the Minnesota Safety Council – Long but worth it! WINTER DRIVING TIPS In addition to the basic safe driving habits we practice all year long – buckling up, driving alert and sober, and driving at a safe and legal speed – be aware of extra steps you can take during […]
St. Patrick’s Day in the US
March 15th, 2016by Jennifer Harriss | Comments Off on St. Patrick’s Day in the US
St. Patrick’s Day is a pretty popular holiday here in the US. It’s not much like St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland, which I understand is a pretty typical religious minor holiday. Here, it’s mainly an excuse to have fun. Many Americans wear green on March 17th, and at some schools the other kids will pinch […]
Winter Safety – Sledding!
January 10th, 2016by Jennifer Harriss | Comments Off on Winter Safety – Sledding!
Kind of a theme – winter safety! SLEDDING SAFETY TIPS from the Minnesota Safety Council CHOOSING A SLED Look for solid construction – avoid homemade sleds, inflatable sleds that could be punctured, and equipment with sharp edges. Energy-absorbing seat pads will help cushion jolts to the spine. Examine sleds to be sure handholds are secure […]
Summer and Swimming Safety
June 16th, 2015by Jennifer Harriss | Comments Off on Summer and Swimming Safety
This link is something I shared a year ago, but it’s so important I want to share it at least once a year. We think we know what it looks like when someone is drowning and we are WRONG. Please take the time to read this. It only takes a minute for a child to […]
Drowning signs – what to look for
June 9th, 2014by Jennifer Harriss | Comments Off on Drowning signs – what to look for
This link is something I shared a year ago, but it’s so important I want to share it at least once a year. We think we know what it looks like when someone is drowning and we are WRONG. Please take the time to read this. It only takes a minute for a child to […]
Father's Day!
June 9th, 2014by Jennifer Harriss | Comments Off on Father's Day!
Father’s Day is this coming Sunday. It is unfortunate that it falls after school gets out, because most schools help kids (at least little kids) come up with a nice gift for Mother’s Day but Father’s Day is pretty much left for the kids to do on their own. Father’s Day is important, though, and […]
Raising Children with Values
June 9th, 2014by Jennifer Harriss | Comments Off on Raising Children with Values
Having an au pair is one way families put their values into practice, teaching their children about the value of diversity and acceptance, about how to relate to different cultures in their futures, and about how the meaning of the word ‘family’ can include people who live far away. There is an organization in the […]
February
February 3rd, 2014by Jennifer Harriss | Comments Off on February
February is a great month for kids in Minnesota. It’s Chinese New Year, Black History Month, I Love to Read Month, and of course the month that has Valentine’s Day. It’s also when we have the Olympics! Our Pinterest page http://www.pinterest.com/aupairinamerica/ has pages that have many activities around these holidays and events. They do a […]
International Women's Day
March 7th, 2013by Jennifer Harriss | Comments Off on International Women's Day
Friday (March 8th) is International Women’s Day! This day helps to jumpstart the month of March, which has now been named National Women’s History Month in the United States . International Women’s Day is celebrated in 176 countries and allows women worldwide to connect, celebrate and honor womens past, present, and future. On this day […]
Camp Au Pair
July 23rd, 2012by Jennifer Harriss | Comments Off on Camp Au Pair
We have a great set of ideas for au pair ‘day camp’ suitable for all ages. They are organized around various themes, such as “Under the Sea,” “Cars and Trucks,” and “Dinosaurs.” The most current one is “London Olympics,” which is a great way for families to use the cultural exchange aspect of the au […]
