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The longest day of the year in Tokyo will be this Saturday, June 22. The sun will rise at 4:35 in the morning and will not set until 7:00 pm - more than 14 hours of sunlight! (In theory. It is still rainy season, after all.) Despite being a massive metropolis, there are plenty of outdoor recreation possibilities in and around Tokyo - and the Summer Solstice is a perfect time for your family to take advantage of them. From hiking, to paddle boarding, to fishing, see some of our suggestions to get you and the kids outside this weekend! Hiking With the sun up early, you'll be...
Babysitter of the Month: Anita
2019-06-13
The babysitters in the CareFinder community have many unique backgrounds, talents and insights into what makes a good sitter. Every month, we highlight someone doing an exceptional job. This month we'd like to introduce you to Anita ! Anita is originally from Uganda and has three years of prior experience as a preschool and kindergarten teacher for a boarding school. She's also a mom herself! Anita has a young son and has helped her brother in taking care of his twin children since they were born. Anita speaks English and...
Summer is basically here! And if you're not already busy with summer camps (more on those here ), stuck inside because of the rain (check here for fun ideas) or partaking in many of the generally fun things the season has to offer (like these ), we've got a few more suggestions for you. Bunkyo Ajisai Matsuri...
Summer is almost here and the CareFinder team can't wait! We wanted to share some of our own favorite summertime activities. Check them out below and remember, CareFinder's community of babysitters is always here to help you and your family enjoy your own summer adventures! Megumi Moss - Founder and CEO "I love going to my home town in Shiga with my children. They can spend time with grand parents and cousins. Our daughter really enjoys activities and festivals she can not experience in Tokyo. We are looking forward to visiting there this summer too" Trevor Moss -...
Summertime in Tokyo: Summer Camps
2019-05-31
"No more pencils, no more books, no more teachers' dirty looks!" While this rhyme may be a bit outdated now, the enthusiasm for summer break it implies is still very much alive. Weeks or months of "freedom" from the classroom is many children's dream and eagerly anticipated during the school year. But though it may be a fun time for school children, parents are now left to figure out what to do with the kids all day while they're at work. Not to mention the "Summer Slide" - the loss of academic skills over long breaks - is a very real thing. So how can parents keep their kids occupied,...
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