Helmets Are a Must Every skater should wear a helmet. Wrist guards, knee pads and elbow pads are a good idea for everyone, but especially for beginners. Mouth guards are good protection against broken teeth. Find the Right Helmet Fit Make sure the helmet fits and your child knows how to put it Read More
INFANT SAFETY
If you must leave the baby alone for a few moments, be sure she is safely in a crib or play pen. Check condition and sturdiness of toys. Discard any with sharp edges or that are broken or falling apart. Check clothing for loose buttons and remove strings. Is baby’s pacifier still in good condition? Read More
LIGHTNING SAFETY
You observe and/or hear lightning and thunder, or a Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect. What should you do? At Home If you are at home, protect yourself and your family by following the safety tips below: Follow weather reports. Make sure a battery-powered radio is nearby. Do not turn on the television. Listen to Read More
Independence Day Celebration
Independence Day is annually celebrated on July 4 and is often known as “the Fourth of July”. It is the anniversary of the publication of the declaration of independence from Great Britain in 1776. Patriotic displays and family events are organized throughout the United States. Find out what is going on in and around Washington Read More
BIKE SAFETY TIPS
Wear a Helmet We have a simple saying: “Use your head, wear a helmet.” It is the single most effective safety device available to reduce head injury and death from bicycle crashes. Find the Right Helmet Fit Make sure your child has the right size helmet and wears it every time when riding, skating or Read More
SUMMER HAS ARRIVED!
June 21st marks the first day of summer- Long hot days make for children to need some quiet time. Relax and unwind at the end of the day with some summertime reading.Pick out a few good books at the library and make a point to go back weekly.Most libraries will have a summer reading program Read More
Father’s day Celebration-Sunday, June 19th
Sunday June 19th is Father’s day and with kids either out of school or almost done, here are some ideas for you to share on time to surprise dad on Sunday: Be creative and have fun! Read More
Au Pair In America is celebrating 30 years of cultural exchange
On Sunday May 1st, the community counselors from the Washington DC region got together with their au pairs ,host families and guests to celebrate 30 years of cultural exchange.Here, Victoria Paton, community counselor in Maryland, recaps the experience for us: A Cultural Fair is considered a success when over 200 Au Pairs have a fantastic Read More
Celebrating Mother’s Day-Sunday May 8th
by History.com Mother’s Day is a holiday honoring motherhood that is observed in different forms throughout the world. The American incarnation of Mother’s Day was created by Anna Jarvis in 1908 and became an official U.S. holiday in 1914. Jarvis would later denounce the holiday’s commercialization and spent the latter part of her life trying Read More
Au Pair In America is celebrating its 30th Anniversary!
Help us celebrate 30 years of Au Pair in America and the U.S. Department of State’s au pair program! You’re invited to a fun afternoon of educational country displays, performances by au pairs, a photo op, face painting, and other fun activities for children. Au Pair in America staff, host families and au pairs Read More