A rainy day can quickly turn into a battle against boredom and lead to children spending endless hours on their screens. Fortunately, there are plenty of rainy day activities for…
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Parenting
15 Outdoor Fall Activities for Kids: Make the Most of Cooler Days
by Au Pair in America October 2, 2026Fall may be famous for cozy afternoons indoors, but many of the season’s best activities happen outside. Cooler temperatures, colorful foliage, and a calendar full of seasonal events create opportunities for…
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Parenting
10 Screen-Free Fall Activities Kids Will Actually Want to Do
by Au Pair in America October 2, 2026As the fall weather cools and families settle back into school-year routines, many parents find themselves looking for ways to keep children engaged without relying on screens. Between shorter days, busy schedules, and…
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Cultural Exchange & LanguageParenting
15 World Cup Activities for Kids That Go Beyond Soccer
by Au Pair in America July 10, 2026You do not need to be a soccer family to enjoy everything the World Cup has to offer. While the matches themselves are exciting, some of the best World Cup…
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Cultural Exchange & LanguageParenting
Ways to Celebrate the World Cup Each Week Without Leaving Home
by Au Pair in America July 10, 2026Your family doesn’t need a plane ticket to experience the World Cup’s global spirit! With a little planning, your own living room can become a weekly passport stamp to a new country, and the tournament can transform from a…
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Cultural Exchange & LanguageParenting
Family Game Night: Bring the World Cup Home
by Au Pair in America July 9, 2026Match day doesn’t have to mean the TV is on in the background while everyone scrolls on their phones. With a little planning, it can become one of the best family game nights of…
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Parenting
Outdoor Summer Activities That Help Kids Learn and Grow
by Au Pair in America June 12, 2026With longer days, warmer weather, and a more open schedule, the summer is the perfect season for children to try new outdoor activities that are both fun and inspire learning. Outdoor summer…
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With fewer obligations outside of the school season, summer offers more time to come together. One of the best ways to share moments with family is by creating summertime traditions—the kind of family bonding summer was made for. It…
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Sandee has trained over 10,000 au pairs in her nearly 25 years as an Au Pair in America Orientation Leader. Check out her tried and true favorite activities for preschoolers and…
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8 Winter Activities To Make The Whole Family Happy
by Au Pair in America March 7, 2019Feeling like you’re fresh out of winter activity ideas? Although spring is (believe it or not) right around the corner, there’s still a bit of winter left to go. If…