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Planning back-to-school with your au pair

(reposted from the Au Pair Salon) For many international host families, with summer being the arrival season for most au pairs (particularly European and Central American), their au pair may have arrived in the middle of family vacations, summer camps and other activities planned for the children. Although…

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Transitioning from the summer back to school

(reposted from www.aupairsalon.com) Summer is so much fun for children, with more family time, vacation, summer camps, fun outdoor activities, water fun and just pure bliss. Summer time represents a break from the old routine and a chance to just “be kids”. Summer also means having the…

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Responsibilities beyond childcare...

(Reposted from the Au Pair Salon / Blogs) While the primary responsibility of au pairs is to care for your children, au pairs can also help with “light household chores”. Beyond an expectation for a program that is focused on childcare, it is also a U.S. Depart

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Do I need an au pair for my school-aged children?

(Reposted from the Au Pair Salon / Blogs) As full-time childcare is usually mainly required before the children attend school, the au pair program option is considered an alternative to full-time daycare or a nanny. However, there are many busy families with children ranging from 3 months to 14 …

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The Importance Of Interaction And Nurturing

(Reposted from The Au Pair Salon / Blogs) While reviewing an ARTICLE from Reuters titled “Study shows consistent benefit of early daycare”, I was reminded of the challenges parents face while evaluating options for entrusting their most precious beings in the hands of a childcare…

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