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Japanese Phrases All Parents Should Know

2020-03-18

Learning a new language is fun, keeps your brain sharp, and is of course pretty helpful if everyone around you speaks it! But it can be difficult — especially for grownups who may not have time for studying. Even while living abroad, picking up the local language can take years.

Living in Tokyo means you can get around pretty well without speaking Japanese. Many restaurants offer English menus, many people are thrilled to practice their English on you, and there is always Google Tranlate to help out in a pinch. But being a parent in Japan necessitates being able to communicate...

Helping Your Family Cope with Coronavirus Worries

2020-03-11

Thanks to the uncertainty around coronavirus, your family's life probably feels a bit more stressful than usual these days. With school closures, you've had to quickly learn to navigate remote learning, in addition to figuring out childcare and a comfortable way for the whole family to work, learn and live at home a lot more often. Just as you're feeling a bit frazzled, your children may also be feeling the effects of the situation. Especially for children not quite old enough to grasp exactly what's happening, things can be very confusing and scary. They know they see their friends less and...

Things to Do at Home While Schools are Closed

2020-03-04

With many schools closed for at least several weeks as Japan works to contain the spread of COVID-19, what are kids supposed to do with all that free time? And how are parents supposed to keep them busy and out of their hair?! Of course, lots of schools will offer remote learning options during this time and there are plenty of options for education and enrichment otherwise. But it's inevitable that there will be hours to fill with entertaining and engaging activities. We've compiled some of our favorite ideas here to help parents out! Reading The silver lining to schools...

CareFinder Is Here to Help: What to do with kids out of school

2020-02-28

Given the decision by the government to temporarily close elementary, middle and high schools and the evolving situation in Japan, CareFinder wants to remind parents that we are here to help. We are offering a 2,500 yen discount for new members during the month of March with the promo code 2500YEN_MARCH2020 . New and existing members will also be given 1,000 points toward babysitting if they post a job within the month. We know these school closures can present unforeseen childcare needs; we hope to do what we can to be a solution during this time. Additionally, we recognize...

Coronavirus in Japan: Tips for Staying Healthy

2020-02-18

By now, we are all aware that coronavirus (officially named COVID-19) is a growing concern around the world and in Japan especially. Recently, the Japanese government has called for residents of Tokyo to avoid crowded trains at rush hour and work from home if possible, as well as to refrain from large gatherings. Public elementary, middle and high schools will also be temporarily closed beginning in March. In addition to these suggestions, we've compiled below tips from the World Health...

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