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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.
School will resume pretty soon and here are a few good reminders and tips for a safe start: Courtesy of the Consumer reports. Every school day 23 million children ride a big yellow bus. While school buses are one of the safest modes of transport, there are real risks in getting on and off Read More
Supervise Kids Using Playground Equipment Actively supervise children on playgrounds. It won’t be hard – they’ll probably be calling for you to watch them climb, jump and swing. Check playgrounds where your children play. Look for age-appropriate equipment and hazards, such as rusted or broken equipment and dangerous surfaces. Report any hazards to the Read More
Check Your Car and Driveway for Kids We know you’re often in a hurry, but before you drive away, take a few seconds to walk all the way around your parked car to check for children. When checking for kids around your vehicle, see if anything that could attract a child such as Read More
Now that the start of summer is under way, we will begin our monthly Summer Safety Tips. Come back and check regularly to find out how to spend a safe and wonderful summer with your kids. Let’s start this off with SWIMMING SAFETY TIPS: There Is No Substitute for Active Supervision Actively supervise children Read More
Outside Temperature : 101º F Inside Vehicle Temperature: 140º F Never leave a child unattended in a vehicle, even with the window slightly open. Teach children not to play in any vehicle. Lock all vehicle doors and trunk after everyone has exited –especially at home. Here is a great suggestion from one of my cluster’s Read More
Dehydration means that the body lacks the necessary amount of fluid. Infants and small children are more likely to become dehydrated than older children or adults, because they can lose relatively more fluid quickly. Here are some steps to take to make sure children remain hydrated in the summer months: Encourage your child to drink Read More
Au Pairs, Memorial Day is behind us which means Arlington Parks and Recreation has officially opened the spraygrounds around the county. Spraygrounds are parks where kids can splash and play with water; it’s a great place to cool off a bit this summer, they are free and open from now til Labor Day weekend. Read More
Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for remembering and honoring people who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The holiday is observed every year on the last Monday of May. Many cities and towns host parades (check local websites to get information). Families and friends Read More
The National Cherry Blossom Festival is an annual event which celebrates springtime in Washington, DC as well as the 1912 gift of the cherry blossom trees and the enduring friendship between the people of the United States and Japan. This year’s festival will be MARCH 20-APRIL 14! The predicted peak blooming period of the cherry Read More
Just because a child is old enough to occupy themselves, doesn’t mean that they should be expected to do so the majority of the time. Host families have a certain expectation of activity and involvement for their children. Get the kids engaged and active. You can be more fun than the TV or a video Read More
