Spring has finally arrived across the USA and it’s time to get outside and play! Here are 3 fun activities to do outdoors that are also educational for kids. [...] Read More »

Garoa Arbelaitz (purple sweater above) of Spain joined her host family, the Nelsons, in 2015 through the U.S. Department of State’s J1 au pair program. The Nelsons, an apex PROaupair host family, reside in Gig Harbor, Washington and have two boys, Ian and Trevor, whom Garoa cares for. Recently, Garoa had the opportunity to try something new- helping coach Ian and Trevor’s special needs basketball team! [...] Read More »

An exciting new opportunity has been identified that could revolutionize the way children with autism learn emotions. Stanford University has recently developed facial recognition software that uses Google Glass, dubbed ‘autism glass’, to aid children in identifying how those around them are feeling. [...] Read More »

In 1989, Claudia Riedt saw a post card on a pin board in her high school in Heilbronn, Germany, offering the chance to be an au pair in the United States. [...] Read More »