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If you're going a little stir-crazy after several weeks of being at home, working from home and sometimes teaching at home thanks to school closures, you're not alone! The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in billions of people around the world being cooped up indoors in an effort to "flatten the curve." While there may be some comfort in company, it's likely not helping you to stay cool, calm and collected. And to be fair: there is a global pandemic that's upending society and economies all over the world. You're allowed to be out of sorts! But existing in crisis mode, especially when you...
As the impact of the coronavirus in Japan evolves, the Prime Minister has declared a state of emergency for seven prefectures: Hyogo, Fukuoka, Tokyo, Osaka, Saitama, Chiba and Kanagawa. What the state of emergency means can differ from prefecture to prefecture and will also vary from family to family. In Tokyo, Governor Yuriko Koike has asked that certain businesses temporarily close in addition to (strongly) suggesting people stay at home unless they need to...
Last week, we posted an article that outlined all of the non-traditional things your children are learning while out of the classroom. And we think those things are very valuable lessons to learn! But of course, we also understand that you may be worried about your child's education. While many schools have done amazing things with regard to virtual learning, your kids may benefit from some supplemental resources. And you're in luck! We've rounded up some incredible fun and educational tools...
Life Lessons Learned Outside the Classroom
2020-03-25
To say that life for your family has changed dramatically over the last few weeks is a bit of an understatement. In addition to all of the extra time you may be spending at home together, your child has been out of school. Some schools have offered remote learning options. Some schools haven't. But either way, your children haven't had a traditional learning environment for several weeks. And unlike scheduled breaks from school, this one was far from planned. So while we're sure you're doing your best to assist with algebra homework, you can absolutely be forgiven if you're at a loss on how...
Japanese Phrases All Parents Should Know
2020-03-18
Learning a new language is fun, keeps your brain sharp, and is of course pretty helpful if everyone around you speaks it! But it can be difficult — especially for grownups who may not have time for studying. Even while living abroad, picking up the local language can take years.
Living in Tokyo means you can get around pretty well without speaking Japanese. Many restaurants offer English menus, many people are thrilled to practice their English on you, and there is always Google Tranlate to help out in a pinch. But being a parent in Japan necessitates being able to communicate...
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