Au Pairs & Host Families Bethesda

Authority figures on a child`s life

Posted by: aferreira on March 10, 2011

In order to thrive and understand limits, children need to know well who are the authority figures in their lives. When welcoming an au pair into your home, you are including her/him on that circle. To learn some good advice on that front, please read the Buzz.

http://buzz.culturalcare.com/post/3641222270/authority-figures#

And keep the culture exchange flowing!

Adri

Raising bilingual children

Posted by: aferreira on March 1, 2011

Raising a bilingual child is no easy task, but very possible. Hosting an au pair is a great opportunity to bring another culture and another language to you children.

But the good news don`t stop here. The article below mentions another important aspect of having another language for your children.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2011/feb/18/bilingual-alzheimers-brain-power-multitasking

 Adri

Sleep Deprivation Impact on Kids

Posted by: aferreira on February 15, 2011

We all know that sleep is important for kids, but did you know that even 15 min of inadequate sleep has enormous impact? After only 3 days of 1 hour less sleep, 6th graders perform at the 4th grade level. Yikes!

Having the children going to bed on time, it is not only important for the parents but even more for the children.

I just found the article that goes through the details.

http://nymag.com/news/features/38951/

Best,

Adri