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This month, we'd like to introduce you to Deepti! Deepti moved from India to Japan to pursue her Master's degree. She is bilingual in English and Hindi and have also began studying Japanese. Deepti has over 10 years of experience working with children from newborns to age 15. From a young age, Deepti looked after her newborn nephews doing everything from feeding and bathing them to playing and at times even tutoring them until they were about 8 years old. With a strong passion for caring for children, Deepti also has experience working as a counselor for children between the ages of 9 and 18...

Ever feel overwhelmed with the millions of tasks you have to balance every day? Of course you do! What mother doesn't? Raising children in Japan can be challenging with busy schedules and overflowing childcare facilities. If you're an expat, add in the challenges of language barriers, unfamiliar cultural customs and lack of relatives nearby who can support you. Without a doubt, parenting in Japan is no walk in the park. So, cut yourself some slack and don't hesitate to ask for a helping hand!

A nanny or babysitter can give you back the hours in the day you need to catch up on your to...