When we first interviewed Tati, she was concerned about her level of English. So much so, that she made it a point to note to us that she knew it was an issue and wanted to be sure that we were aware of it, but she also felt that she could improve quickly with the
On Saturday, December 14, 2019, over 50 Au Pairs gathered at the Courtyard Marriott in Bloomington, MN.
The occasion? A cultural event at which Au Pairs collected gifts for Toys for Tots and held an “American” gift exchange.
Many parents worry over how to get kids to do homework. With all the distractions and obligations in our lives, it’s easier than ever for kids to find ways to avoid homework time.
We’ve all seen memes and online conversations about changing the WiFi password until kids do homework and finish their chores. But even when
Affordable daycare can be difficult to find. When you do find something reasonably-priced, there’s always that lingering question, If I pay less for childcare, am I getting lower-quality care?
Like many working moms, I struggled with the expense of daycare.
Affordable childcare can be difficult to find these days. Between the cost of enrolling kids in daycare and paying increased fees for infants and kids under the age of two, it’s no wonder parents often stay home instead of paying for childcare.
If your child isn’t getting enough attention at daycare, it can cause problems both at home and during daycare hours. Many parents worry about whether their children will get enough one-on-one attention from their daycare teachers.
This concern is understandable, considering daycare teachers have multiple children to care for. Most of the time, the attention children
What a daily routine for 4-year-olds consists of can vary greatly. Some parents are intent on filling their child’s day with school prep and reading practice. Other parents want their kids to play outside as often as possible.
Chances are, you’re somewhere in between the two. You want your kids to be successful and smart, but
Infant daycare is notoriously expensive and often comes with a long waiting list. Many daycare centers charge extra fees for babies, and parents often worry their baby won’t receive the same one-on-one attention that they get at home.
Many people wonder why volunteering is important- to Americans, or just in general. Your Local Area Representative (LAR) might even schedule volunteering as a cultural event.
In fact, volunteering is such an integrated part of American culture, many Au Pairs name volunteer work as an important aspect of their year, because it offers insight into
It’s important to have healthy snacks for kids on hand. Kids seem to be constantly hungry. While it’s easy to let them snack on things like bread or fruit snacks, easy snacks aren’t always the healthiest.
Of course, it can be difficult to prep healthy food 100% of the time. You’re busy, and healthy food takes
