All you need is love and lemonade

So. . .my family and I are about 3 weeks into our summer and we have already done so much and have been so busy. […]

Continuing Safety Education Program – Unit 3: Fire and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention

The Continuing Safety Education Program (CSEP) is designed to provide our au pairs with ongoing training in the area of child safety. SAFETY CHECKLIST: Household […]

National Military Appreciation Month

National Military Appreciation Month (NMAM) is celebrated every May and is a declaration that encourages U.S. citizens to observe the month in a symbol of […]

The DMV- how to avoid the worst situations

It’s the LAW. Au Pairs must get a New Jersey license within 60 days of arrival to their NJ home. And yet there are all […]

BACK-TO-SCHOOL CHILDCARE An au pair can make the school year a breeze.

Homeroom teacher? Check. New pencils and binders? Check. Lunch box full of tasty snacks? Check. Before-school, after-school, sick day, snow day, and holiday childcare? Must […]

Cultural Care au pair of the Year- Julia Brockmeyer

  ‘She fit in so nicely’ – caregiver from Germany nominated for award   Read the full article here

Are you interested in a 90 minute workshop for SELF DEFENSE for AU PAIRS in Palo Alto?

WHEN: Tuesday, January 31st 8:45pm until 10:15pm COST: $19.00 You’ve seen it in movies: A girl walks through an isolated parking garage. Suddenly, an evil-looking […]

Oktoberfest 2016

Addresses for Social Security and Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles in Portland Metro Area

  Social Security Administration     1-800-772-1213 All offices open 9-4 M, Tu, Th, F and W 9-12 . Closed weekends and holidays.   Downtown Portland                               […]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!

On April 13th, our wonderful Hamptons Au Pairs were delightful hostesses to over 40 happy children!  They face-painted, fed snacks, made balloon toys, iced cupcakes, […]

World Fair Host Family Event 2016

Thanks to everyone who came to the world fair As you can see from the pictures below it was a fantastic events Congrats  to Spain […]

Back to School – a little behind schedule

Back to school came way to soon this year for some reason – well maybe it does every year!  Summer just is not long enough […]

26 Ways to Reduce Homesickness Abroad

26 Ways to Reduce Homesickness Abroad Here are some helpful tips to support your au pair if she or he become homesick in their au […]

October au pair meeting was a huge success!!!!

Thanks to all who participated in the Terror Behind the Walls Haunted House at the Eastern State Penitentiary. The au pair group from Mt. Airy […]

Back to School Tips!!

Here is a great blog post from our main site www.aupairbuzz.culturalcare.com     Back to school: tips for success (part 5)   This is it—those […]

Sharing Holiday Traditions with your au pair

The Schwartz family had the opportunity to share their Holiday traditions with Brazilian au pair, Iris. “[one] thing that is so special about Iris is […]

DRIVING IN NEW YORK STATE

A valid driver license from another country is also valid in NYS. You do not need to apply for a NYS driver license unless you […]

Welcome!

Please join me in welcoming new au pairs to our group: Nancy Lucia Gongora Quintal will arrive on October 12th to her host family in […]

Win A Free Program Year

Contest Details Do you have something interesting, funny or inspiring to say about the au pair program? If so, we want to see it on […]

Au Pair Spotlight – Holly, Australia

One of my favorite families just welcomed their *fourth* au pair and I couldn’t be more excited for them! Meet Holly from Australia who is […]

Snow Tubing

Apple Picking in Westchester County NY

Apples, Apples everywhere!  Where to go for Apple Picking & Cider Mills in Westchester County NY Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard 134 Hardscrabble Rd North […]

November Meeting 11/18/12 International Potluck

Please bring a dish to share from your country as we gather to share food and fun. We will be meeting at the Roxbury Spine […]