{"id":9233,"date":"2019-05-14T15:12:19","date_gmt":"2019-05-14T15:12:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/host-families\/?p=9233"},"modified":"2020-09-04T16:17:15","modified_gmt":"2020-09-04T16:17:15","slug":"your-au-pair-will-lend-a-helping-hand-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/host-families\/advice\/your-au-pair-will-lend-a-helping-hand-this-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Au Pair Will Lend a Helping Hand This Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"
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An au pair is a great addition to your household this summer.
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Having an au pair is a wonderful experience any time of year but can be particularly helpful during the unpredictable summer months. School is out, trips have been planned, the kids are off to camp\u2026 there\u2019s a lot going on! Your au pair will be the ideal source of consistency for your children and will make sure they fully embrace these long, warm days. Here are a few ways your au pair will lend a helping hand this summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enforce Summer Schedules<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Without the regular cadence of school schedules, your household can feel pulled in a million directions. While the kids may have more free time on their hands, you still need to report to work every day. Your au pair will be an invaluable partner in making sure that your kids get to where they need to go, complete their summer reading list, and stay on task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBianca does not shy away from the girls\u2019 creative tendencies and is able to redirect them to appropriate projects. She has the energy to keep up with their sports and their schedules, and most importantly, to keep them on task.\u201d<\/p>

-The Grossi Family with au pair Bianca<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Get Outdoors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the best parts of this time of year is enjoying the great outdoors. Not only is being outside beneficial for your kids\u2019 health, but it also burns off all of their crazy energy! Your au pair can spend plenty of time playing with the kids while also keeping them safe, hydrated, and protected from the sun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLisa finds natural opportunities to encourage curiosity and learning while exploring surroundings at a park or on a walk. She enjoys spending time out and about with the kids, and often takes the kids outside for fresh air and outdoor play, to the library for story time, or to a neighbor\u2019s house for a playdate.\u201d<\/p>

-The Woldeit Family with au pair Lisa<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Encourage Cultural Exchange<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Without so much homework looming, summer is the perfect time to dig into cultural exchange. Ask your au pair to create cultural activities for your kids, like arts and crafts, cooking, or language learning. This will keep their little minds sharp for the next school year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMisaki has fulfilled her promise of sharing her Japanese heritage and culture with Amilea. Twice a week, they stop by the Asian public library to check out Japanese books to bring home. Misaki has story time with Amilea and recites it all back to her in Japanese.\u201d<\/p>

-The Lau Family with au pair Misaki<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n