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Babysitter of the Month: Manon
2018-11-22
This month, we'd like to introduce you to Manon! Manon is from France but has been studying Japanese here in Japan for over a year. She is bilingual in French and English and her Japanese is improving everyday! Manon already had experience babysitting and tutoring kids before coming to Japan but has since worked with multiple families through CareFinder! Families that have worked with Manon describe her as kind, charming, sweet, mature and polite. We asked Manon to answer a few questions to get to know her better: What drew you to babysitting? To share and discover many things with children...
Ways to Help Children be Givers
2018-11-20
As parents, we all of course want our kids to grow up to become happy adults. But we also don't want our kids to become the kinds of adults who only take from those around them in the pursuit of that happiness. Most of us want our children to be the kind of adults that doesn't just take from the world but also remembers to give. As we approach the season of giving, reevaluate what "giving" means to your and your family and let children experience the power of giving. It’s important for them to learn that a kind gesture can make a big difference in someone else’s day. Giving doesn't always...
From kids to autumn leaves festivals, make the most out of the upcoming weekend with these kid-friendly events around Tokyo! 1. Kids Street Festival Date: 11/18 Sunday, 10:30am-4:00pm Location: Shimokitazawa Cage Come and enjoy workshops, activities, live music and performances designed specifically for kids in the hip neighborhood of Shimokitazawa! Kids can learn how to cheer dance, beat box, walk on a slack line or play freestyle football. You can also stock up on winter clothes at the...
It's a busy morning but you've got all the kids packed and ready to head to school. Phew. You've finally sat down to enjoy probably the first and last sip of coffee before you head out the door and buzz, your phone is ringing. Hello? It's your boss. She sounds awful. She has called to let you know that she is down with a fever and will be having you cover the client dinner tonight. In a frenzy, you message your regular babysitter to see if she can take care of the kids tonight. She immediately writes back, but unfortunately she's sitting for another family tonight. What am I going to do?...
Rainy Day Activities in Tokyo
2018-11-13
When the rain, cold or heat keeps the kids inside, it can be difficult to find activities to keep them entertained. Luckily, Tokyo offers many wonderful spots for children to run around and play indoors. 1. teamLab Planets & teamLab Borderless Location: Toyosu & Odaiba Let the kids run wild inside as they immerse themselves in a massive art space. Having just opened this summer, teamLab Borderless tickets can be a little bit harder...
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