General
Tokyo is a massive, international city; there are more than 40 million people living in the metropolitan area and most of Japan's nearly three million foreign residents live here. There are countless restaurants serving cuisine from all over the world and, in normal times, Yoyogi Park hosts numerous country- and culture-specific festivals every year.
There are a lot of ways for your family to experience the world without leaving the city. In addition to festivals and food, there are also several attractions that can make you feel like you're walking around in another country....
Tokyo is magical in the spring! The dry, chilly, gray days of winter are replaced with comfortable temperatures and plenty of sunshine. It's a wonderful time of year to get outdoors and explore the city and its surroundings with your family, no matter how long you've lived here.
We've written before about a lot of our favorite family-friendly activities; you can check them out here . We've also added a few new ideas for ways to spend the days as they grow longer. Read...
What to Consider When Finding A Babysitter
Deciding to use a babysitter can be a big step for your family! It may be the first time you've left your children in the care of someone else, which is tough for them and you. Fortunately, if you're using a CareFinder babysitter you can be sure that your children are in the very best hands. Our team puts a lot of work into building a community of high-quality, trustworthy babysitters; you can't go wrong!
But that being said, finding the best babysitter for your family's needs requires...
One of the most important — and most difficult — tasks parents face is preparing our children for some of life's harder realities. While our biggest priorities are keeping them safe, healthy and happy, we can not, and should not, shield them forever from issues of conflict, war and violence. They will be exposed to these concepts one way or another eventually; prepare them now in developmentally appropriate ways.
We've rounded up several resources with an array of advice and language to use in speaking to your children about war and conflict. Additionally, we've included contact...
After your kids enjoy so much time skiing, swimming, coding or just relaxing during Spring Break, getting them excited about heading back to school can be tough (no matter how ready you are for it). Whether they're used to sleeping in or more interested in playing outdoors than sitting in a classroom, your children may need some nudging to get back into the swing of things.
CareFinder has tips to help ease the transition after a school break!
1. Give them a heads up
Younger children especially may not have a full grasp on the concept of calendars...