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Due to the COVID-19 crisis closing schools around the country, many parents are suddenly faced with the challenge of teaching children at home. Whether you are navigating temporary homeschool or…

Is your family stuck at home and looking for free learning and travel sites for children? Check out this definitive list of free virtual learning resources for children ages 2-18!…

With summer ending, families with school-aged children are preparing for the start of the new school year. For many families, the morning is a stressful time of day, from waking…

How hosting an au pair solves your family’s child care dilemma on teacher professional development days! Every parent of school-aged children knows the feeling you get when you’re looking over…

As parents, we often make sacrifices and are willing to do anything in our power to give our children everything they need and more. When it comes to education, one…

We often get asked, “Can au pairs help with homework?” And of course the answer is yes. Whether it’s understanding assignments and concepts, working on a project, or helping with…

According to many children, school was “fine” and “nothing” happened. So how can you get kids to talk about their day? Especially their day at school? Here we offer a few…

Going back to school can be both exciting and chaotic, for kids, au pairs and parents. To help ease the transition, discuss schedules, duties, and routines for the upcoming year. Back…

Just in time for back to school, we put together a handy note for au pairs and host parents. With busy schedules and last minute changes, something simple like writing…

School is back in session and fall is in the air. Transitioning from lazy summer days to homework and activity filled days can cause stress for even the most organized…