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Easter in America

Spring is finally here, and with it comes one of America’s brightest colored holidays: Easter! Easter is the Christian celebration of the resurrection of Jesus, but many Easter traditions are unrelated to the religious remembrance. Easter celebrations occur throughout the world, but they take on a special flavor in the United States. We encourage all our families and au pairs…

Managing Toddler’s Behavior

Tantrums, terrible-twos, meltdowns and tears are a normal part of children’s development. Tantrums are generally a result of children not getting what they want, but as adults we know children can’t always get what they want. With toddlers, tantrums are often an expression of a toddler’s inability to communicate what they want. So,what to do when children act out? Here…

Twin Cities Minnesota, Ultimate Au Pair Destination

The twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul are a Mid-western hot spot!  There is a phenomenal mix of outdoor nature and city activities. The Minneapolis – St. Paul area is second only to New York in artistic activity per capita.  The parks are among the best in the world and the cities are well known for world class shopping and their natural beauty, providing a unique opportunity for…