Resources for au pairs and host families in Rhode Island, and for families who are considering the au pair program for their child care needs. Those who choose Au Pair in America are working with the nation's first and most experienced au pair program. — Tanja Carroll, RI Community Counselor
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.
November 11, or what has come to be known as Veterans Day, was originally set as a U.S. legal holiday to honor Armistice Day – the end of World War I, which officially took place on November 11, 1918. President Woodrow Wilson honored the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the following Read More
Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids Here are some activities that you can do with kids on Thanksgiving. You can create decorations for the dinner table, or some cute turkey pictures. You can find many different ideas when you click on the links below. You can also find lots of ideas on the Au Pair in America Read More
Columbus Day, which is observed annually on the second Monday of October, remembers Christopher Columbus’ arrival to the Americas on October 12, 1492. For more information about this holiday go to: http://www.history.com/topics/columbus-day For activities for children including arts and crafts, word searches, puzzles and more facts and history go to http://www.theholidayzone.com/columbus/ Read More
Most people love Fall in New England with the beautiful weather, the leaves changing, apple picking, pumpkins AND all the wonderful harvest festivals. Whether you want to stay in Rhode Island or venture out to the other New England states, check out this great site for wonderful events in the area. http://newenglandfallevents.com/ Read More
Halloween is celebrated across the United States on October 31st. Not all, but most families will participate in some aspect of the Halloween holiday traditions. This may be a new experience for you so It is a good idea to talk to your host family ahead of time and find out how they celebrate. Read More
Wishing our Jewish host families, au pairs, community counselors, colleagues and friends a very Happy New Year. Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on Sunday October 2nd and ends in the evening of Tuesday October 4th. The customs and symbols of Rosh Hashanah reflect the holiday’s dual emphasis on both happiness and humility. Customs observed on Rosh Hashanah Read More
Almost everyone experiences culture shock when they come to a completely new environment. Everything is different: the language, the food, and the people. Here are my Top 5 Tips for Dealing with Homesickness 1. Make Friends – Don’t wait for other au pairs to reach out to you, reach out to them. There are other lots Read More
The Fall is a beautiful time here in New England. Many days are still warm but it can also cool down a bit. It’s a great time to hike, kayak, and go apple picking. If you don’t know what to do with your host children then check out these Fun Fall Activity Ideas Read More
You may be aware, the public school children will be off several days in September and October. These are regular workdays for an au pair, unless your host parents tell you otherwise. As with any “school holiday” start making plans for activities with the kids now. As with any holiday, it is up to the host Read More
Despite the foggy September day, the Au Pairs had a blast seeing the galloping ponies come by. Many of the Au Pairs had never been close to a horse before and certainly had never seen a polo match. Read More
