Sabine Campbell

What is being an Au Pair all about ?

Posted by: scampbell on June 25, 2009

Hi, My name is Larissa Feigl. I’m 20 years old and originally from Berlin, Germany. I’m the oldest of 4 kids back home — my sisters are 11 and 13 and my brother is 15. I finished high school in July 2008 and decided to go to America right afterwards to be an au pair. So now I’m here, living in Massachusetts and enjoying my life as an au pair with my great host family. I’m watching three kids: Olivia who is 5 years old, Audrey who is 3 and last but not least there is Henry. He was born the first day I came to my new home, and now he is almost one year old and the cutest baby around! I love them all they’re great!

I’m so glad I don’t have to leave yet because I’ve extended my year until July of 2010. I hope I can give advice to other au pairs about things like how to pick the right family, travel tips, school credits, monthly meetings, housework, arts and crafts, safety and more. Greets, Larissa

What is being an au pair all about?

My host family and I are a great match although I actually had planned to find a host family in New York. But seriously…it’s not the place that is important, it’s the family you stay and live with for so long! In all these 11 months we haven’t fought once and we’ve had a lot of fun! We both (my host mum and I) knew right after our first talk that it was going to work out well. And since it worked out that well I just decided to stay with them for another year.

What is it all about? I tell you it’s all about playing, changing diapers, the right temperature of milk in the right sippy cup with the right top, hot dogs without the ends, pony tails with three hair elastics + headband + barrettes, making tubs, making yummy lunch boxes which every other kid in class is jealous of, making the perfect pancakes, watching the baby so he doesn’t choke, break toys, crumble drawings or chew on favorite stuffies and a lot more! It’s all about spending enough time with everyone and having a lot of fun! I know the kids so well and figured all their special needs out and the nicest things they give me are baby smiles and hugs and drawings from the girls. I love them all they’re great! I’m so glad I don’t have to leave yet and can’t wait for the next fun 13 months!

Little Tots Summer Fun @ Virginia Gateway in Gainesville

Posted by: scampbell on June 18, 2009

Come join the Little Tots Club for fun summer activities every other Wednesday between 10.30am and 11.30am from May 13 to August 19.

Location: Atlas Walk @ Virginia Gateway in Gainesville.

http://www.vagateway.com/images/pdf/2009littletots.pdf

BIO for Sabine Campbell, Local Childcare Coordinator for Cultural Care Au Pair

Posted by: scampbell on June 18, 2009

Sabine Campbell has been the Local Childcare Coordinator (LCC) for the Haymarket area in Virginia for almost 2 years. She is giving her host families and au pairs all the support and guidance they need for a successful year together.

In addition to that, she educates the community about the benefits of hosting an au pair and helps local families discover the flexibility and affordability of the au pair program.

Sabine is originally from Germany and was an au pair herself 12 years ago. She is a mother of 2 and an active member of her community.

Meet Cultural Care Au Pair’s “Au Pair Answer Mom”

Posted by: scampbell on June 18, 2009

http://buzz.culturalcare.com/post/121876128/hi-im-susan-robinson-author-of-au-pair-answer

Au Pair Answer Mom is now on YouTube! In addition to our office staff and your Local Childcare Coordinator (LCC), there is someone else who can help answer questions about hosting an au pair and that’s Au Pair Answer Mom.

The Au Pair Answer Mom shares her own thoughts on some of the most common questions about hosting a Cultural Care au pair through short video clips. Be sure to check out Cultural Care Au Pair’s YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/culturalcare for answers to the most common questions.

Have a question you’d like answered? Email aupairanswermom@culturalcare.com with your question!

Free Movies and Bowling for the kids this summer !!!

Posted by: scampbell on June 4, 2009

These free summer activities for host families and au pairs in our area, they are perfect for a rainy or very hot summer day.

Free movies at Regal Cinemas in Manassas:

Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 AM
 
06/23/2009-06/24/2009The Tale Of Despereaux (G)
Igor (PG)
06/30/2009-07/01/2009Space Chimps (G)
Alvin And The Chipmunks (PG)
07/07/2009-07/08/2009Curious George (G)
Inkheart (PG)
07/14/2009-07/15/2009Horton Hears A Who (G)
Madagascar 2: Escape To Africa (PG)
07/21/2009-07/22/2009Kit Kittredge: American Girl (G)
Spiderwick Chronicles (PG)
07/28/2009-07/29/2009Everyone’s Hero (G)
Kung Fu Panda (PG)
08/04/2009-08/05/2009Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium (G)
Star Wars: Clone Wars (PG)
08/11/2009-08/12/2009Charlotte’s Web (G)
Barnyard (PG)
08/18/2009-08/19/2009Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything: Veggie Tale Movie (G)
Monster House (PG)
http://www.regmovies.com/nowshowing/familyfilmfestivalschedule.aspx?state=VA

Free Bowling at Bowl America in Manassas:

Children can get 2 free games a day bowling all summer long from June 1st-August 31st. You just pay shoe rentals.

http://www.kidsbowlfree.com