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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 !...
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 your mind and...
So now that you've figured out your family's needs, goals and abilities when it comes to bilingualism and learning another language, what's next? Marsha Rosenberg, a speech pathologist who's worked with children in Tokyo for forty years, told us that there is no one way to learn a language. Because every family's starting point and desired results are different, so too will be everyone's action plan. There are, however, a few tactics all families can consider no matter what the specifics...
October Public Holidays in Japan
2019-10-02
October in Japan is a lovely time of year. In the north, trees begin to change colors and further south, the weather is still pleasant enough to enjoy the outdoors. This year, October is especially lovely because there is an additional public holiday! Thanks to the ascension of Emperor Naruhito, we earn an extra day of celebration for his enthronement ceremony. Read on to learn more. Health & Sports Day 14 October 体育の日 Health and Sports Day (Taiiku no hi) is held in commemoration of the opening of the 1964 Olympics in Tokyo. Observed...
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