5 Things to Do in Germany in the Summer
What does summertime look like in Germany? Here are 5 things to do in Germany during this gorgeous season. Spend Time In Your Schrebergarten A Schrebergarten is a small plot used for gardening that is typically on the outskirts of German cities. A Schrebergarten can be privately rented and typically features a small gardening shed for storage or even a sitting area. Germans love to get
Top 4 Tips for Traveling with Your Professional Au Pair
Want to sneak away with your partner for date night? No problem! Spend some time at the spa? Your professional au pair has that covered too.An extra pair of hands while traveling is invaluable, especially for our host families with special needs. But what are the ground rules for bringing your professional au pair with
Professional Au Pair Loreen Attends Lecture by Dr. Temple Grandin
Loreen’s hard work and desire to learn more about how to care for children with special needs has not gone unnoticed. Her host mom shares,"Loreen has done so much for our son Kai. At first, he could concentrate only a few minutes and now Loreen can focus him on a project for up to 30
Sophie’s Run Gives Children the Gift of Communication
When approached to join the apex PROaupair team, I was excited about combining my purpose and passion, helping children with special needs, with my career. Theresa’s daughter Sophie was born in 1992 and started presenting with seizures upon her arrival home. Seven days later the Edwards found themselves introduced to the local children’s hospital where
The Color Code: Your Professional Au Pair is a White
Why is it so important to know your professional au pair’s (and your own) color? As apex PROaupair CEO and Founder Susan Asay puts it,In times of stress or extraordinary circumstances, a person usually falls back to their natural color, or their natural motive, because that’s where they feel comfortable. When a candidate comes from