The weather is cooler now in the Alexandria area, and the kids are now settled in the routines of school. Aupairs need to make sure that backpacks are filled in the morning with any due homework, signed notices, snacks, lunches, gym clothes, etc. The same thing happens when kids come home; a healthy snack and drink comes first, as it is warmer in the afternoon and the kids are frequently dehydrated. Then the backpack needs to be emptied, lunches repacked, notices for parents set aside and homework assignments looked over.

Time for a break and a chance to go outside for fresh air and exercise, playdates,  or depending on your child, settle down for some quiet time as blood sugar rises after snack. Then it may be homework time and cleanup to greet host parents as they come home before backpacks are packed again and readied for the next time.