summer

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…

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…

Families across the world look forward to the summer every year, when the days feel unhurried and the pace of life alternates between fun outdoor activities and relaxation.  With children on summer vacation, it’s a time for families to truly connect without worrying about getting up…

Summer is a season full of potential—long days, warm weather, and time away from school create the perfect opportunity for families to spend meaningful time together. For those hosting an…

Most 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…

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…

Au Pair in America is a program of the American Institute For Foreign Study (AIFS), one of the oldest and largest cultural exchange organizations in the world. Also a part of…