Gymboree Parenting Column

What age is too early to take the English Proficiency Test? How can parents make it a reasonable challenge for their child?

Asian,Little,Girl,Studying,With,A,Tablet,Pc.

The number of young children taking the English Proficiency Test (EIKEN) in Japan is increasing every year. The main reasons for the increase are the introduc...

At what age do children have their first love/crush? How should parents respond?

Picture,Of,Brother,And,Sister,Having,Fun,In,The,Park,

Before you know it, your child will have a favorite friend of the opposite sex other than their Mom or Dad. Sometimes, children who are still very young tell ...

Why the Japanese society emphasizes the importance of English in school and university entrance exams

Testing,In,Exercise,And,Exam,Paper.,Computer,Sheet,With,Pencil

With the advance in globalization, many Japanese companies require high English proficiency and this is impacting English study in Japanese schools and univer...