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The World Cup reminds us how connected the world really is. While different cultures and national borders may appear to distinguish us, global events like the World Cup show us that…

Match 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…

The World Cup is on everyone’s mind this summer. With 78 games held across 16 U.S. cities, and tourists from around the world discovering our hometowns for the first time, American families are more tuned in than ever. For children,…

Summer break arrives with a mix of excitement and anxiety for many working parents. While the kids are ready to spend their days relaxing and going on adventures, you’re already doing…

Not every memorable summer requires plane tickets or expensive getaways. For many families, the best summer moments happen much closer to home: backyard water balloon fights, evenings at the community pool, movie…

As the 2026 TCS NYC Marathon approaches, we’re thrilled to celebrate a few of our own from Au Pair in America who are gearing up to run the iconic annual race.…

You’d think that working from home would make childcare easier, but as all hybrid and remote working parents know, it can bring some unique challenges. Parents need space to work free…

Summer always seems to arrive in a flash. Suddenly, there are longer days, lighter schedules, and the busyness of the school year is finally behind you. But for many families (especially working parents), the end of the school…

Every spring, the same question resurfaces in households across the country: “What are the children going to do in the summer?” Parents don’t want children stuck at home staring at screens for three months straight, so for many families, traditional summer…

There’s a period after the holidays, when the winter seems to stretch on forever, and you wonder if the season will ever end. The winter blues have a tight hold…