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Au Pair in America is the nation's first legal au pair program. Since 1986, we have provided the best child care opportunities to host families across the U.S. and au pairs from around the world.
Being an au pair is an important role in a child’s life. When you are caring for a young child up to 45 hours per week, there are lots of opportunities to help them learn language. Many host parents are eager for their children to be exposed to foreign language. If this is true of Read More
Host parents often ask for suggestions on how best to handle common expenses that occur as au pairs are caring for the children. Miscellaneous Expenses There are different ways to handle the little day to day expenses that come up. Things like when an au pair takes the kids out for ice cream or picks up Read More
Valentine’s day is celebrated in the United States every year on February 14th. There are many stories and legends behind who the real St. Valentine was, but most scholars agree that he was a martyr who was killed by Roman soldiers because he was marrying people in secret at a time when marriage Read More
Thanksgiving is a public holiday celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November every year in the United States. It started as a harvest festival and has been celebrated nationally on and off since 1789. The most important part of Thanksgiving for American families Read More
Let’s all make a wish for a peaceful world as we honor our veterans today. Thank you to those who have served in the armed forces to provide us with the safety and freedom to enjoy this beautiful autumn day. To find out more about veterans day and the history go to: http://www.va.gov/opa/vetsday/vetdayhistory.asp Read More
If you think about the history of voting in America, you may picture the Civil Rights era, the women’s suffrage movement, and the Constitutional amendments that grant people’s right to vote. But the story is not just about laws and protests. How Technology Has Changed Voting and Elections The methods used to vote and to Read More
Freedom Plaza in Washington DC was the meeting place for this year’s Au Pair In America Scavenger Hunt. Over 200 au pairs for the local clusters participated and enjoyed a beautiful sunny day in Washington DC. They even run into 2 unexpected guests. See if you can spot them in the pictures;-) Read More
What is Labor Day and when is it celebrated? The Workman’s Holiday ~ Dedicated in honor of the worker, Labor Day is also known as the “workingman’s holiday”. The holiday is dedicated to all workers in the United States in respect and appreciation for the work they do in or outside Read More
Outdoor play is important for children – to move their large muscles, enjoy the fresh air and explore nature. It is important to use sunscreen to protect from the sun’s harmful rays, and it is also important to be aware of possible disease-bearing insects. Mosquitoes and ticks are a problem that can’t be ignored. Not Read More
