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U.S. Department of State au pair exchange programs www.exchanges.state.gov./jexchanges/programs/aupair.html

Online Au Pair Agency: www.profiaupair.com

AuPairMom Blog (engaging blog by host mom; discusses all kinds of issues, advice, problems with au pairing): www.aupairmom.com

Everything you need to know about working as an Au Pair (blog by former au pair for au pairs): www.bestaupairguide.com

Education: list of accredited colleges where your au pair can take courses: http://www.aupaireducation.com/course-options.html

Need to locate your local Social Security Office?  https://secure.ssa.gov/apps6z/FOLO/fo001.jsp

Considering An Au Pair For The First Time? Lots of great tips:  www.smartaupairs.com

Best Nannynewsletter Blog (good tips on childcare workers): http://bestnannynewsletter.blogspot.com

Information site on child safety and health issues: www.childcareaware.org

Center for Disease Control and Prevention: www.cdc.gov/index.htm

Doctor approved articles on childrens' issues, advice for parents and teens: www.kidshealth.org

National Institute for Mental Health (government studies): www.nimh.nih.gov/health/index.shtml  

Parenting Journals (Promoting families. Resources for parents): http://www.parenting-journals.com

Sign Language Programs for Infants: http://www.mybabyfingers.com/

For Au Pairs - Review Your Driving Skills By State (practice tests):  http://www.quia.com/de/

How to Prepare for Your Au Pair (very useful tips):  http://www.profiaupair.com/useful-info-family.html#proc

Help with Selecting an Au Pair (owned and operated by former counselor, website designed to help the host parent match successfully):   http://www.aupairselectionadvice.net/cms/

"How to Interview Your Au Pair" tips/advice article (very good resource): http://www.aupaircare.com/host-families/info-center/helpful-tips

Autistic Children - Sensory Friendly Films: special program by AMC for families with autistic children provides opportunity for them to enjoy films in a safe and accepting environment.  Really great resource!:  http://amctheatres.com/promos/sensory/

Hints for Success For You Au Pair: well-done and comprehensive list of how to have a successful year: http://www.aupairinamerica.com/resources/life_in_the_us/hints.asp

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: http://www.twinstalk.com/

The source for the most up-to-date news on the Swine Flu: http://www.cdc.gov/

Very good website on prevention and education about child molestation: http://ml.waspc.org/Warning.aspx

Great Dad.com provides advice for dad - new, divorced, stay at home dads and single dads on parenting, pregnancy care, adoption, child care, bringing up kids and teens: http://greatdad.com/

Looking for an au pair from the Netherlands?  This website can point you in the right direction: http://www.aupairinformation.nl/index%20engels.html