August 12, 2013

Back to school: tips for success (part 3)

The countdown is on! Here are this week's back to school tips to keep the momentum going o ...
August 5, 2013

Back to school: tips for success (part 2)

It’s no secret that summer is a wonderful time for all; trips to the beach, family vacat ...
August 1, 2013

Back to school: tips for success (part 1)

I know there are technically more than 6 weeks of summer left, but depending on what part ...
July 24, 2013

Childcare for parents with a home-based business

Running a home-based business has some interesting challenges, not the least of which is c ...
June 21, 2013

How to find an au pair

Finding an au pair can be a daunting task if you are unfamiliar with the process.  Becau ...
June 20, 2013

Why host an au pair from Sweden?

A Cultural Care country spotlight
June 6, 2013

Comparing au pair agencies: matching and au pair training

This is the last in our three-part series on au pair agencies.  In this article, we will ...
May 28, 2013

Comparing au pair agencies: how au pair agencies recruit and screen au pairs

Comparing au pair agencies: how au pair agencies recruit and screen au pairs When it come ...
May 27, 2013

Kids First supports children affected by the tornado in Oklahoma

One week ago, on May 20th 2013, a devastating tornado of the highest possible magnitude to ...
May 22, 2013

Why host an au pair from Germany?

Why host a Cultural Care au pair from Germany? The next country in our series of spotligh ...
May 21, 2013

Host Family Poll: What is the most difficult age to parent?

Parenting can be incredibly rewarding and incredibly challenging – sometimes all in the ...
May 16, 2013

What can au pairs do—can they help with chores?

One of the really great advantages about having an au pair is that they can help with chor ...
May 15, 2013

Comparing au pair agencies: understanding au pair agency costs

This is the first article in our three-part series comparing au pair agencies. Not all au ...
May 10, 2013

Celebrating "mom" this Mother’s Day

Mother's Day is this Sunday, May 12, 2013. Cultural Care Au Pair celebrates all of the ama ...
May 4, 2013

Unique au pair or nanny interview questions

If you have never interviewed a childcare provider, the responsibility can seem daunting. ...
May 1, 2013

Fact or Fiction? My au pair needs her own bathroom, car, cell phone, computer, etc.

You might think once you decide to host an au pair that you need to provide her with certa ...
April 18, 2013

5 Earth Day activities for kids

Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 each year, in order to inspire awareness of environmen ...
April 16, 2013

Earth day activity for kids: How to make a worm bin

Let's face it: kids like worms and other gross creatures.  This is a great Earth Day acti ...