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November Public Holidays in Japan
2019-10-25
October seemed to go by in the blink of an eye! Now, it's almost November and we have a couple more public holidays to look forward to. Keep reading to learn more about Culture Day and Labor Thanksgiving Day! Culture Day Bunka no Hi (文化の日) 3 November (Sunday) Culture Day is celebrated every year on 3 November. Originally held in honor of the emperor's birthday, it officially became Culture Day in 1948 to commemorate the establishment of the new Japanese Constitution. Culture Day is a day to recognize the artistic and academic achievements...
Do's and Don'ts of Working with Babysitters
2019-10-23
At CareFinder, our goal is to make finding the best babysitter for your family simple. We put a lot of time and effort into vetting sitters all over Japan to make sure you have plenty of wonderful options to choose from! But finding a babysitter is only one step in making sure you have a great experience; there are "do's" and "don'ts" to successfully working with a sitter, as well. DO ... keep an open mind. Knowing what you want is a good thing, but being rigid can sometimes mean missing out. Determine which factors are non-negotiable (language or location...
Babysitter of the Month: Ruby
2019-10-18
At CareFinder, we are proud of our diverse, talented community of babysitters. The CareFinder team puts a lot of time and effort into finding sitters who are not only qualified and trustworthy, but who will also work well with the equally amazing and diverse community of families who use our platform. Every month, we like to showcase a babysitter who epitomizes what the CareFinder community is all about. This month, we're highlighting Ruby! Originally from the Netherlands, she's currently a student at...
From air shows to car shows to ramen shows to matsuris and fairs, your family has no excuse to be bored over the next few weeks! The CareFinder Team has rounded up some really fun things to do in and around Tokyo in late October (for information on celebrating Halloween in Tokyo, check out our guide !) and early November. Read more below. Oeshiki Project 16 - 18 October In addition to lanterns and taiko...
Tips for Preparing for a Babysitter
2019-10-11
While it can seem like finding the right babysitter for your family is the hard part (though we hope to make it as easy as possible for you!), we know the reality is that preparing for the actual sitting job, especially for new parents, is where things can get tough. Leaving your child with someone else for the first time, even though you know they've been diligently vetted by CareFinder and by yourself, is always a bit nerve-wracking. Luckily, there are simple things you can do to ease...
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