Many host families want to know if their au pair can drive their children to school, appointments and after school activities. The answer is yes – your au pair’s responsibilities can include driving your…
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First Aid, Safety and Education
Stop Bugging Me! A Guide to Insect Safety and Kids
by kpolosino June 25, 2020Most of us have spent a lot of time in our homes of late, and with the weather warming across most of the country, it’s a good time to get…
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First Aid, Safety and EducationHolidays
Au Pairs Gather in Long Island for Education and Celebration
by Au Pair in America December 22, 2016Season’s greetings from Long Island! Our Community Counselor Kristi H. recently hosted her second annual holiday party for au pairs in her area. Seventeen au pairs joined the celebration, braving…
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With shorter days and colder weather, you and the children are probably spending more time inside the house. While your home may already be “child proofed,” there are plenty of…
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Catherine is one of our Community Counselors, but she also is a host family, hosting her second au pair. She recently shared advice for how to have a safe and healthy…
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First Aid, Safety and EducationHost Family Tips
Children and Cell Phones
by Jean Quinn November 4, 2014Recently, my older son has started to ask for a smart phone. He is 10 and in 5th grade. Children and Cell Phones was last modified: July 1st, 2024 by…
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First Aid, Safety and Education
First Aid? – Yeah, There’s an App for That!
by Jean Quinn June 10, 2014American Red Cross First Aid App – Recommendation for families and au pairs. We are pleased to recommend the The Official American Red Cross First Aid app, which puts expert…