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					  <title><![CDATA[What Are the Requirements to Be An Au Pair?]]></title>
					  <link>http://articlesofadvice.com/articles/234/1/What-Are-the-Requirements-to-Be-An-Au-Pair/Page1.html</link>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The au pair program is a visa that allows foreign nationals to visit the <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">United States</st1:place></st1:country-region> and provide child care services to a host family.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>It is a wonderful opportunity for you to explore the culture of the <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">US</st1:place></st1:country-region> and share your country&#8217;s history and customs with appreciative Americans.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>It is also a chance for the Au Pair to get the educational benefit of attending American colleges.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></span></p>]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Christine OKelly)</author>
					  <pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 06:01:53 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Preparing for the Arrival of Your Au Pair]]></title>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Once you have decided on the advantages of hosting an au pair in your home, there are a number of things your family can do to prepare for the visit.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></span></p>]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Christine OKelly)</author>
					  <pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:49:13 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Parents Turn to Au Pairs for Reliable In-Home Childcare]]></title>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Live-in babysitters are growing in popularity as single parents and two-career couples struggle to find ways to provide care for their children.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>However, parents are understandably worried about letting a stranger care for their children.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>In an effort to make childcare more personal, a growing number of families today are choosing au pairs as a way to find pre-screened childcare workers.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></span></p>]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Christine OKelly)</author>
					  <pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:47:24 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Changing American Society Creates a Demand for Chinese Au Pairs]]></title>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The concept of an au pair is not new.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>A young woman or occasionally a young man comes to stay in this country offering childcare services in return for room and board and a small allowance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>The immigrant gets a host family and access to American colleges while the family gets a flexible, live-in childcare provider.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>Both parties get the benefit of rich cultural exchange.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></span></p>]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Christine OKelly)</author>
					  <pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:56:43 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Can Families with Special Needs Children Host Au Pairs?]]></title>
					  <link>http://articlesofadvice.com/articles/203/1/Can-Families-with-Special-Needs-Children-Host-Au-Pairs/Page1.html</link>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Many families love the idea of fostering cultural exchange by hosting an au pair in their home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>However some may wonder if they are eligible for the program if their children have special needs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>They will be happy to know that numerous candidates have been successfully placed in homes with special needs children.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></span></p>]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Christine OKelly)</author>
					  <pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:50:49 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Are You Ready For An Au Pair?]]></title>
					  <link>http://articlesofadvice.com/articles/197/1/Are-You-Ready-For-An-Au-Pair/Page1.html</link>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">When considering options for child care many families enjoy the cultural opportunities in sponsoring an au pair.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>The experience can be rich and rewarding for all parties and most participants are very satisfied.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></span></p>]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Christine OKelly)</author>
					  <pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:35:49 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[3 Critical Safety Points To Remember When Decorating a Child&#039;s Room]]></title>
					  <link>http://articlesofadvice.com/articles/140/1/3-Critical-Safety-Points-To-Remember-When-Decorating-a-Child039s-Room/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[Child safety is an ongoing issue and the only way to ensure your child's health and well being is to adopt a safety culture in your home.]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Christine OKelly)</author>
					  <pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:24:07 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Give Your Children The Benefits Of A Foreign Language By Hosting An Au Pair]]></title>
					  <link>http://articlesofadvice.com/articles/112/1/Give-Your-Children-The-Benefits-Of-A-Foreign-Language-By-Hosting-An-Au-Pair/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[What if I could tell you a way to enhance your child's cognitive development, future educational performance, and even job opportunities as an adult?]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Christine OKelly)</author>
					  <pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 10:25:43 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Changing American Society Creates a Demand for Chinese Au Pairs]]></title>
					  <link>http://articlesofadvice.com/articles/108/1/Changing-American-Society-Creates-a-Demand-for-Chinese-Au-Pairs/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[The concept of an au pair is not new. A young woman or occasionally a young man comes to stay in this country offering childcare services in return for room and board and a small weekly stipend.<br/>]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Christine OKelly)</author>
					  <pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 10:17:20 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Are You Ready For An Au Pair?]]></title>
					  <link>http://articlesofadvice.com/articles/94/1/Are-You-Ready-For-An-Au-Pair/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[When considering options for child care many families enjoy the cultural opportunities in sponsoring an au pair.<br/>]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Christine OKelly)</author>
					  <pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 08:46:55 EDT</pubDate>
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