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4 Key Reasons To Consider New Babysitters
Whether it’s your first time or your fifth, finding a new sitter always involves taking a chance. It’s no surprise for a family to go straight for the highest rated babysitters. We see a 5-star record and think, “Perfect! Higher review, lower risk”. Well, not necessarily. The reality is that reviews can’t always reveal the best fit for your family. Every family has unique wants and needs, so we can’t guarantee that the sitter everyone seems to love is also a great match for you. In fact, the best match could be a sitter with zero family reviews. Does that sound crazy? Believe it or not, it...
Halloween is just around the corner, are you as excited as we are? The Halloween season is famously full of spirit, and with the state of emergency recently lifted, CareFinder is here to help your family celebrate in and outside the home! From DIY family costumes to theme park Halloween specials, here are our favorite ideas to make this season special (and spooky)!
Halloween Snacks and Treats
No celebration is complete without tasty treats, so why not try a few spirited recipes for the whole family to enjoy...
Disaster Preparedness Tips
September 1 in Japan marks "Disaster Prevention Day." Despite the name (if ONLY we could actually prevent natural disasters!), it is a great reminder for your family to work on your disaster preparedness plans.
CareFinder has rounded up our annual list of a few basic steps your family can take, as well as resources to leverage, so that in the event of a disaster, you are prepared as best you can be!
Natural Disasters in Japan
It's likely not news to you that Japan has the potential for some pretty scary natural disasters. Earthquakes, typhoons and...
Outdoor Activities for the Whole Family
Those late summer temperatures in Tokyo may not inspire too many outdoor excursions for your family at the moment, but soon the heat and humidity will break and it will be the perfect time to head outside!
With many of our favorite family-friendly indoor options still operating on a limited basis due (understandably) to COVID-19, there is an even greater incentive to find fun things to do outdoors instead.
CareFinder has shared lots of fun suggestions before, like hiking and...
While it seems like summer just started, the truth is that school will be back in session again, sooner than you may think! The last year-and-a-half has been a bit... different, with many online classes and lots of masking. We're hoping this fall will bring a return to "normal" and wanted to share some tips for preparing your family for back-to-school!
Daily RoutinesSummer break is always a little looser, schedule-wise, than when school is in session. To get everyone — including you! — back in the swing of things, start easing into your daily routines now....