Category Archives: Activities for kids

Summer on the Water: A Cultural Experience!

Posted on July 27, 2010 by

Enjoying a summer sail in New England and introducing our German au pair to a family passion is all part of the cultural exchange process. Continue reading →

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A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down…..

Posted on July 23, 2010 by

Tips for managing through sickness. Continue reading →

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Top 10 Tips for Welcoming Your Au Pair

Posted on July 21, 2010 by

Helping someone new adjust requires having a plan. Here are 10 tips we use when welcoming a new au pair to our home, family and community. Continue reading →

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Sharing New England Summer Treasures

Posted on June 30, 2010 by

Sharing some of the treasures of New England with a visitor is one of my great joys. My German au pair enjoyed her first lobster over Father’s Day weekend. Continue reading →

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Saying goodbye is never easy!

Posted on June 29, 2010 by

7 Tips for saying goodbye to your au pair and helping your entire family prepare for her departure. Continue reading →

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