Whether you still have Halloween candy after all the trick-or-treaters have gone, or you’re looking with reservation at the massive piles your children have collected, you may be wondering what…
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Cultural Exchange & Language
Halloween Treats and Autumn Sweets from Around the World
by Au Pair in America October 31, 2026Halloween may be best known for costumes, jack-o’-lanterns, and buckets overflowing with candy, but there’s a whole world of seasonal sweets beyond what you score trick-or-treating! Around the world, families celebrate…
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Cultural Exchange & Language
From Samhain to Trick-or-Treating: Where Halloween Traditions Come From
by Au Pair in America October 30, 2026Halloween is one of America’s most recognizable holidays. Each year, children dress in costumes, carve jack-o’-lanterns, collect candy, and gather for spooky celebrations with friends and family. While these traditions may feel…
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Parenting
Halloween Sensory Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers
by Au Pair in America October 30, 2026Like a witch’s cauldron brimming with bubbles, Halloween is practically boiling over with sensory activities for young kids! Bright orange pumpkins and multi-colored fall foliage, squishy gummies and sticky treats, spooky sounds…
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Parenting
10 Ways to Make Halloween Less Scary for Young Children
by Au Pair in America October 29, 2026Halloween is one of the most exciting times of the year for kids, filled with costumes, candy, decorations, and trick-or-treating. But for toddlers and young children, some of that excitement…
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Cultural Exchange & Language
Pumpkin Traditions Around the World: Jack-o’-Lanterns Are Just the Start!
by Au Pair in America October 29, 2026In the United States, pumpkins and the fall season go hand in hand. The smell of pumpkin spice, the taste of pumpkin pie, and the sight of porch-side pumpkins and…
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Halloween is one of the most exciting times of the year for children. Costumes, candy, decorations, and trick-or-treating all contribute to the fun, but they can also create safety challenges that…
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Parenting
25 Fun Halloween Activities for Kids That Aren’t Just Trick-or-Treating
by Au Pair in America October 20, 2026Trick-or-treating may be the first thing that comes to mind when you picture Halloween, but it’s not the only fun activity that makes this time of year so exciting for kids.…
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Parenting
How to Throw a Kid-Friendly Halloween Party at Home
by Au Pair in America October 20, 2026A kid-friendly Halloween party is one of the best ways to bring the excitement of spooky season home. Costumes, games, treats, decorations, and a little imagination can transform an ordinary…
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Cultural Exchange & Language
Cultural Exchange Activities: Celebrating International Friendship Day with Your Au Pair
by Au Pair in America July 30, 2025When families welcome an au pair into their home, they not only gain reliable live-in childcare assistance, but also the chance to experience cultural exchange and build a lasting friendship…