Don't let the cooler weather fool you - there is still a ton of fun things to do out and about with the children you're watching. Whether they're super into dinosaurs, love a street festival or are budding cultural connoisseurs, Tokyo has plenty of options to help keep them entertained, engaged and even educated! Check out some of our suggestions below. Techno Circus 18-25 September This is a super engaging, energetic alternative to traditional circuses that incorporates amazing human feats with cutting edge...
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Disaster Preparedness Tips for Babysitters
2019-09-04
While it isn't a fun topic to think about when babysitting, it is a critical one: disaster preparedness. When you take on the responsibility of watching someone's children, you must also be ready to respond in emergency situations. And in Japan, those can be earthquakes, typhoons or tsunami, in addition to more "run-of-the-mill" emergencies like house fires or injury. Fortunately, there are simple steps you can take to prepare yourself. Most families should have their own supplies, communication and evacuation plans in place; your job is to ask about these things! Emergency Contacts...
Stay Healthy During Back to School Season
2019-08-22
Whether the kids you babysit are headed back to school, your own academic year is kicking off or both, there will be tons of "new" things: new teachers, new books and new classmates. Unfortunately, the new people surrounding us also have... new germs! When we're introduced to a bunch of people we've never met, like we are at the start of the school year, our bodies aren't really prepared for it. Which usually means one thing: we get sick. Young children, who aren't quite pros at practicing good hygiene yet, are especially likely to become germ incubators this time of year. Even if they don't...
School's out for a few more weeks and rainy season has finally ended. We're sure you are keeping the kids you watch busy with trips to the park and pool, but we also have some fun and educational activities to suggest. When kids aren't in school, they often lose some of the skills they've built up over the year. These projects will not only help keep kids occupied, they'll also keep their brains engaged! Paper Airplane Competitions Paper folding is nothing new in Japan, but hosting a paper...
Summertime in Tokyo: Rainy Season Activities
2019-05-29
We're almost (fingers crossed!) through rainy season, but there are still some wet days ahead in the forecast. We know keeping kids happy and engaged when the weather isn't good for outdoor play can be tough - there are only so many things you can do in the house before everyone gets bored! Luckily, Tokyo is packed with rainy season-appropriate things to do. We've put together a list for you below and hope these come in handy for your next job! Grand Tree...
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