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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.
Here are some ideas to keep you busy during the winter months: A is for Art – try drawing, painting or gluing B is for Baking – bake a dessert together for dinner C is for Clay – Use non-hardening clay or play dough to shape and mold D is for Dance – put on Read More
We live in a time of constant sharing through social media. We often share pictures, plans of somewhere we are going or rants about problems, without thinking much about who will see it and what could be the consequences. Before clicking “post”, stop to think: Am I violating someone’s privacy? Am I sharing personal info. that could Read More
So What is Presidents Day Anyway? Presidents’ Day is an American holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February. Originally established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington, it is still officially called “Washington’s Birthday” by the federal government. Traditionally celebrated on February 22—Washington’s actual day of birth—the holiday became Read More
Play dough is the perfect modeling material for children. Their small hands can pat, poke, pinch, roll and knead it into many shapes. Keep it in an airtight container to use another day, or let it air dry into favorite shapes. Measure 2 cups of flour, one cup of salt and 4 teaspoons of cream Read More
There are some basic rules to remember to stay safe in the car in difficult driving conditions: Start early and take your time Accelerate slowly especially on hills Drive slowly to avoid having to stop while going up a hill, as it will be hard to start again Don’t make any sudden turns or stops, Read More
Homesickness can be a problem during the holidays, even if it hasn’t been at any other time of the year. Au pairs often miss their friends and family, familiar places and their own traditions and customs. The holiday activities in the United States seem, and may actually be, different just at a time when an Read More
Now that cooler weather is upon us and the flu season is approaching, we wanted to offer some general suggestions and reminders to help you and the children under your care to stay healthy throughout the year. Keeping a healthy body, mind and spirit= Balance: Get enough sleep Eat healthily Exercise regularly Take Read More
DON’T FORGET TO SET YOUR CLOCKS BACK THIS WEEKEND. You will be setting your clock back one hour, following the adage of “spring forward, fall back.” The extra hour gives you a chance to catch up on the sleep you lost in March when the clocks moved forward and Daylight Saving Time began. What will Read More
It`s Halloween! It`s Halloween! The moon is full and bright And we shall see what can`t be seen on any other night: Skeletons and ghosts and ghouls, Grinning goblins fighting duels, Werewolves rising from their tombs, Witches on their magic brooms. Jack-o’-lanterns grinning, Shadows on a screen, Shrieks and starts and laughter… Read More
Wishing you all a very happy and safe” BACK TO SCHOOL” Are you interested in becoming part of our global community? Global Awareness is a free educational program offered thru Au Pair In America . The goal is to promote multi-cultural understanding within the communities in which Au Pair in America Read More
