Serving Au Pair in America’s Host Families and Au Pairs in the following towns on the Main Line: Bala Cynwyd, Merion, Narberth, Penn Valley, Wynnewood, North Ardmore and Gladwyne
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.
“Rest and be thankful.” – William Wordsworth Holidays and vacations are a great opportunity to rest, recharge and explore the U.S. Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start of summer travel season. Here are some reminders about program rules regarding holidays and vacations. Holidays Host families are not required to give au pairs any specific holidays. Each Read More
Being an au pair is an important role in a child’s life. When you are caring for a young child up to 45 hours per week, there are lots of opportunities to help them learn language. Many host parents are eager for their children to be exposed to foreign language. If this is true of Read More
Host parents often ask for suggestions on how best to handle common expenses that occur as au pairs are caring for the children. Miscellaneous Expenses There are different ways to handle the little day to day expenses that come up. Things like when an au pair takes the kids out for ice cream or picks up Read More
OUR AU PAIRS ARE INVOLVED IN THE COMMUNITY! CHRISTINA MOSER TALKS TO SCHOOL CHILDREN ABOUT HER COUNTRY, AUSTRIA. Chrissy has been an active participant in Global Awareness. She did three presentations to different grades in a school in our area. Chrissy shared a video with the children and with us. It Read More
· Scan the road ahead: Looking ahead helps provide enough reaction time if an animal is spotted. Also, remember some animals, like deer, move in groups, so when there is one, there are usually more in the area. · Use high beam headlights if there’s no oncoming traffic: This can help you spot deer or Read More
As the weather warms, it is likely that you will be spending more time outside. Outdoor play is important for children – to move their large muscles, enjoy the fresh air and explore nature. It is important to use sunscreen to protect from the sun’s harmful rays, and it is also important to be aware Read More
Wishing you all a great, fun filled weekend with friends and family. Be safe if you are traveling. Here is a link to some fireworks and festivities around the area: http://mainlineparent.com/2011/06/fireworks-festivities-main-line-independence-day/ Read More
During the summer months we need to take some added precautions to keep children safe in the sun and by the water. · Avoid long periods of sun exposure especially between 10am and 4pm · Apply sunscreen of at least 15 SPF that protects against both UVA and UVB rays and wear on sunny and Read More
As we bring the world together with this program, so does world cup soccer! The World Cup is one of the most followed international sporting events in the world and takes place every 4 years. Many of you come from the countries represented and take great pride in supporting their national soccer teams. So here is Read More
May 10, 2014 Kids can pledge to lend Mom or Dad a hand around the house with this flowery card. Materials 8 1/2- by 11-inch sheet of heavyweight paper Construction paper or card stock Glue Con-tact paper, optional Instructions Fold in half an 8 1/2- by 11-inch sheet of heavyweight paper so that the shorter Read More
