Au Pairs Share Information about APIA Program

Local APIA counselor and au pairs enjoyed sharing information about Au Pair in America program with interested families at Baby and Child Expo at Lakeview Shopping Mall. Many were interested to learn who au pairs are. Au pair – meaning in French: on the same level, as a family member – are young visitors from Read More

Join Au Pair in America at the Upcoming Baby and Child Expo!

Bring your family to Baby and Child Expo! Saturday, July 20 10am -1pm Lakeside Shopping Mall – Center Court Join Au Pair in America this coming Saturday at the Baby and Child Expo. Your children can enjoy spin art  and face painting while new and expecting parents can meet doulas, midwives, massage therapists, fitness instructors Read More

APIA at Baby and Child Expo 2013

Baby and Child Expo Saturday, July 20, 2013  10am- 1pm Lakeside Shopping Center – Center Court Our local cluster of Au Pair in America will once again join other exhibitors at Baby and Child Expo organized by La Leche League of Jefferson. Please join us on Saturday, July 20, 2013 to learn about Au Pair Read More

HAPPY 4th of JULY!!

Known as the Fourth of July and Independence Day, July 4th has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution (1775-83). In June 1776, representatives of the 13 colonies then fighting in the revolutionary struggle weighed Read More

Kids Learn about Poland from Au Pair Marta

Most au pairs come to the States because they’re fascinated by American culture and want to experience it first-hand by living and interacting with their American host parents and kids. That was the reason why Marta, a Polish au pair, matched with her host family in Metairie. Once Marta found out that her hosts were Read More

Scavenger Hunt in the French Market

On a beautiful Sunday afternoon au pairs enjoyed a mini scavenger hunt in the French Market in preparation for the games they’ll play with their host kids during summer months. They had no trouble finding the items on the list, including good-luck pennies and free samples of New Orleans famous pralines! Read More

Louisiana Driver’s License for Au Pairs

The Louisiana Department of Motor Vehicles has reopened its location at 100 Veterans Memorial Boulevard and closed the office at Airline Highway. In order to obtain Louisiana Driver’s License, au pairs can visit any of the DMV offices listed below.   2150 Westbank Expressway Harvey, LA 70058 (225) 925-6146 419 Avenue A Westwego, LA 70094 Read More