Posts Tagged ‘childcare’
Camp Au Pair – Dinosaurs
July 16th, 2021by Christine Connally | Comments Off on Camp Au Pair – Dinosaurs
This week’s Camp Au Pair theme is Dinosaurs. Crafts, recipes, activities, and games related to dinosaurs can all be found here on the Camp Au Pair – Dinosaurs pinboard. Field Trips can be a great way for kids to learn and have new experiences. Get permission from your host parents before any outings and be sure […]
Camp Au Pair – Art Experiences
July 12th, 2020by Jennifer Harriss | Comments Off on Camp Au Pair – Art Experiences
Thanks to COVID19, a lot of kids are going to miss out on day camp this year. Our au pairs can run a weekly camp for the kids that will be even more fun, since it’s designed just for them! Plus they don’t have to spend all that time on the bus going back and […]
Three Ways for Au Pairs to Stay Red Cross Ready
October 18th, 2019by Christine Connally | Comments Off on Three Ways for Au Pairs to Stay Red Cross Ready
Being knowledgeable in basic first aid and CPR is important for au pairs (and anyone else caring for children). Au Pair in America’s commitment to infant/child safety begins before au pairs arrive to the U.S., with pre-arrival training and continue throughout the au pair year. #1 Training At Orientation Our orientation includes seminars by American Red Cross […]
Back to School Planning
August 15th, 2019by Christine Connally | Comments Off on Back to School Planning
Back to school time is here. This can mean changes to the au pair schedule and possibly to the duties. It is very important to communicate these changes to avoid problems. Here is a list of topics to consider discussing: Au pair’s work schedule The children’s school and activity schedules Where the children get dropped […]
May Day in Minneapolis
April 25th, 2018by Jennifer Harriss | Comments Off on May Day in Minneapolis
If it’s the first Sunday in May, it’s time to celebrate May Day at Powderhorn Park! This festival has been going on for 44 years. Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre and the communities around Powderhorn Park put on an amazing show to welcome the warm weather. May Day this year will happen […]
Au pairs and Minnesota winters
December 11th, 2013by Jennifer Harriss | Comments Off on Au pairs and Minnesota winters
Almost all the families I interview express concerns about how au pairs will adapt to our lovely winters. I can honestly say that not one of the hundreds of au pairs I have worked with has left Minnesota because of the winter. In fact, I would say that the highest percentage of au pairs who […]
Au pairs and holiday homesickness
November 23rd, 2013by Jennifer Harriss | Comments Off on Au pairs and holiday homesickness
Au pairs are college-aged people who are spending a year in the U.S. learning about our traditions and sharing their own. (Along with childcare and classes!) So is it any wonder that many of them develop a small touch of homesickness around the holidays? So talk about holiday traditions and expectations. She may have some […]
State Fair Time
August 14th, 2013by Jennifer Harriss | Comments Off on State Fair Time
The Great Minnesota Get-Together is coming up fast! Minnesota has the absolute greatest state fair of any state! (That may be subjective…) But we do have 12 days to celebrating everything that’s special about Minnesota, especially our agricultural roots. There is an entire section dedicated to farm machinery! There is also a Midway with rides […]
Groundhog Day Feb. 2nd
January 29th, 2013by Jennifer Harriss | Comments Off on Groundhog Day Feb. 2nd
Traditionally, the groundhog is supposed to wake up on February 2, and come up out of his burrow. If he sees his shadow, he will return to the burrow for six more weeks of winter. If he doesn’t see his shadow, he remains outside and starts his year, because he knows that spring has arrived […]
Winter Weight Control
December 27th, 2012by Jennifer Harriss | Comments Off on Winter Weight Control
Many au pairs (probably most!) put on some extra weight over the winter. Americans eat more than most au pairs are used to eating, and it’s way to easy to stay inside instead of going out for exercise. Luckily, we live in the Twin Cities, where there are all kinds of awesome things to do […]
