The place to find out about Au Pair in America from Oakton to Ashburn and the communities in between.
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.
With schools starting soon and many new au pairs who have recently arrived, we wanted to remind everyone about what to do in different situations with school buses. If you have questions, please ask us or your host parents. The rules regarding stopping for school buses are: It is against the law to pass a Read More
Au Pairs – Imagine for a moment that you went to the hospital and you were in the care of doctors and nurses. How would you feel if those doctors and nurses who were there to care for you were more interested in texting or using their personal computer than caring for you? How would Read More
If you have a hard day, feel homesick or lonely, please listen to this wonderful song written by a German au pair who had a tough time but successfully completed her year. She recorded this song with the help of her host child. Almost everyone experiences culture shock when they come to a completely new Read More
Step 1 Encourage your child to drink plenty of water. On hot days, children should drink significantly more water than usual, as they are losing more due to the heat. Step 2 Do not wait until your child is thirsty to give him water. By the time they feel thirsty, they are already becoming dehydrated. Read More
When the weather is nice, we spend more time outdoors with the children. Playing in the back yard, at the playground or walking on nature trails are great ways to get fresh air and exercise. What are ticks? – Ticks are small mites that attach themselves to skin and suck blood. Click HERE to Read More
Washington DC is a spectacular place to celebrate July 4th! The National Mall is the center of all of the Independence Day Celebrations in DC. There are events all day, beginning with a parade along Constitution Avenue and ending with a fireworks display over the Washington Monument. The 4th of July celebrations in Washington, Read More
During the summer months we need to take some added precautions to keep children safe in the sun and by the water. Here are some good tips: Avoid long periods of sun exposure especially between 10.00am and 4.00pm Apply sunscreen of at least 15 SPF that protects against both UVA and UVB rays should be Read More
The Folklife Festival will take place June 27-July 1 and July 4-8. The annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival is an international exhibition of living cultural heritage. Attracting more than one million visitors yearly, the two-week long celebration is the largest annual cultural event in the United States. The Festival is held outdoors on the National Mall 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
Here are some ideas to keep your kids busy this summer! Top Ten – How to Manage Longer Days with Children – When School is out and Camp isn’t On! Au pairs should always check with their host parents to seek approval for any childcare activities. 10. Start A Summer Scrapbook! Include drawings, pictures, Read More
