a splash in the pool…

What better way to anticipate summer than to take that first dip in the pool and follow up with the first taste of summer peaches… PEACH COBBLER (sugar alert!!) 6 peaches (peeled or not as preferred) 1 stick margarine 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup flour 1/2 cup water Slice peaches, place in casserole, buttered, add Read More

Creative Outdoor Play

Outdoor play is more than merely supervising children – it is an interactive learning experience with endless possibilities, and is essential to a child’s development. Researchers have found movement to be crucial to children’s development and are concerned with the amount of inactive time children spend watching television, playing video games or working with computers. Read More

FUN at Children's World's Fair!

On Saturday, March 10, 2012 au pairs participated in Children’s World’s Fair at Louisiana Children’s Museum. They shared the cultures of their countries with the public through posters, pictures, flags, games, sticker, tattoos and books. They also enjoyed visiting the booths of other presenters and getting a glimpse of Japanese sword fighting, Peruvian folk dancing Read More

Children’s World’s Fair at La Children’s Museum

Au pairs are looking forward to participating in Children’s World’s Fair at Louisiana Children’s Museum. They will share their cultures through poster presentations, displays of cultural items and souvenirs, country fact sheets, games, story readings, music and more. Countries represented will include Germany, Bolivia, France, Austria, South Africa, Australia, Poland, Costa Rica and Brazil. Date: Read More

New Orleans Arts District

NO Art District is one of the most interesting places to visit in the city.  After a lovely get together at American Sector Café, au pairs enjoyed exploring the district and its galleries, studios, and numerous museums. Read More

Au Pairs Visit Tulane University Campus

To find out more about educational opportunities in New Orleans and get a closer look at an American college campus, au pairs visited Tulane University. They saw lecture halls and sports facilities, watched students toss ball in the quad, checked out the Tulane Victory Bell at McAlister Auditorium Plaza, and stopped at the Newcomb Art Read More