Useful Links
Here are a few websites you may find useful:
Jamana Intercultural: Classes and unique program to help you improve your communication with your au pair! http://www.jamanaintercultural.com/
ProActive Parenting: Sharon Silver, author of Stop Reacting and Start Responding, has written a wonderful "how to" guide for parents who are frustrated with their attempts to discipline their young children. www.proactiveparenting.net
TakeCare, a provider of online personality assessments of nannies, au pairs and babysitters. TakeCare’s NannyTest helps parents assess potential caregivers by providing a better insight into their personality and traits. Assessments are professional yet easy to use and understand, affordable and available online anywhere and anytime: www.take-care.me
Read more about Cultural Diversity/Differences: www.culturosity.com/ & www.absolutely-intercultural.com/
AuPair International Japan Agency that recruits Japanese au pairs only - they are the sending agency to both Au Pair Foundation and Au Pair International. www.aupairinternationaljapan.com
Read our Interview with AIJ's owner, Tamaki Bowman, an expert on Japanese au pairs and Japanese culture. Ms. Bowman discusses the many virtues of hosting an au pair from this wonderful country! Delightful!
Embassy World - Complete Directory of All World Embassies: www.embassyworld.com/
U.S. Department of State au pair exchange programs: www.exchanges.state.gov./jexchanges/programs/aupair.html
For Au Pairs! Everything you need to know about working as an Au Pair (blog by former au pair for au pairs): www.bestaupairguide.com. Read our Review of the Best Au Pair
Host Family Resource: Considering An Au Pair For The First Time? Lots of great tips: www.smartaupairs.com
For Children's Sake: Information site on child safety and health issues: www.childcareaware.org
CDC: Center for Disease Control and Prevention: www.cdc.gov/index.htm
Kids Health: Doctor approved articles on children's issues, advice for parents and teens: www.kidshealth.org
NIMH: National Institute for Mental Health (government studies): www.nimh.nih.gov/health/index.shtml
For Parents: Parenting Journals (Promoting families. Resources for parents): www.parenting-journals.com
Sign Language Programs for Infants: www.mybabyfingers.com/
Driving in the USA: For Au Pairs - Review Your Driving Skills By State (practice tests): www.quia.com/de/
Twins Blog and Website: advice for parents of multiple by Susan M. Heim, the author of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Twins and More and It's Twins! Parent-to-Parent Advice from Infancy Through Adolescence: www.twinstalk.com/
Looking for an au pair from the Netherlands? This website can point you in the right direction: www.aupairinformation.nl/index%20engels.html
