The number of young children taking the English Proficiency Test (EIKEN) in Japan is increasing every year. ...
Before you know it, your child will have a favorite friend of the opposite sex other than their Mom or Dad. ...
With the advance in globalization, many Japanese companies require high English proficiency and this is impa...
As the weather gets warmer, plants that have been dormant during the winter months reappear. Spring is a gre...
Undokai, which is a common sports event at kindergartens and elementary schools in Japan, is not so familiar...
Many new parents feel uneasy about bringing their little one to the movies for the first time. Some parents ...
Most parents are aware of the importance of nutrition. However, concerns about how much their child eats con...
Exposing children to music when they are young is said to have many positive effects on their brain growth a...
Some parents worry about being proficient in English when considering sending their child to international s...
Most Japanese families own a “child-carrying bicycle” when their children are too young to ride on their own. ...
People often talk about “brain function decline” due to aging and other factors. However, there is little talk...
Most people are aware that English is widely used around the world and is often called “the official languag...
The parenting methods of parents who have raised top athletes are popular around the world. Even though thei...
Is your child prepared to start school in April? Japanese schools begin in April so parents in Japan always ...
When children in Japan are sick with a cold, it is common for their parents to give them sports drinks and r...
There are many more varieties of English pronunciation than Japanese. In Japan, most English sounds are writ...
In this article, we will explain the reason behind your child’s “terrible twos” or “no-no phase” and how par...
Did you know that the dry winter air can damage your child’s skin? Since the functionality of your child’s s...
In recent years, we have seen an increase in the number of English animated cartoons for young children. Man...
Breastfeeding continues to be recommended by doctors in Japan. However, research shows that formula (milk) a...
Most adults have made New Year’s Resolutions but many have never achieved them. However, New Year’s Resoluti...
Osechi, the traditional New Year's Day food in Japan, is often unfamiliar to children, and they may complain...
You may have heard people say that children who are born at the beginning of the year are at a disadvantage....
The year-end cleaning is quickly approaching. Many parents try cleaning when their child(ren) are not around...
A survey by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology shows that 9.2% of Japanese p...
Many parents are concerned about the age at which chocolate should first be given to their children, or they...
Many parents worry about how they will spend the four hours between kindergarten pick-up and dinner. Mother...
Infants and toddlers often become ill due to the sudden changes in temperature during the autumn months. Thi...
Children today are spending less and less time outdoors. Autumn is the perfect opportunity for them to spend...
Everyone knows about “Halloween” but did you know that “Thanksgiving Day” is as popular as Christmas in the ...
Did you know that playing cards helps train your child’s brain and increases their knowledge? There are many...
Sometimes an “only child” or the “youngest child” suddenly behaves like a baby and pretends he/she is unable...
Did you know that many popular nursery rhymes in Japan are originally written in English and read by childre...
New parents are often worried when their baby is whimpering and doesn’t stop crying. Some parents may even f...
While many elementary schools in Japan serve school lunch, what do children in other countries eat at lunch ...
In recent years, more and more parents are turning to YouTube to distract their little ones and keep them qu...
Autumn is an important time to recover from the lack of appetite felt in the Summer and prepare for the arri...
In English-speaking countries, phonics is introduced to help young children learn the correct pronunciation ...
Writing skills, which are also considered important in school education, tend to vary greatly from child to ...
In Japan, bath time is a popular activity and parents often use the time to enjoy communicating with their c...
In recent years, more children are learning English from a younger age. This is causing many Japanese parent...
In recent years, we have seen a decline in children’s physical fitness around the world. Compared to their p...
Research shows that reading aloud is highly effective for brain development and vocabulary building. Listeni...
Families spend more time together during the summer because children don’t have school and there is the long...
In Japan, fireworks are a summer tradition and they are a memorable summer activity for children and adults ...
It is important for parents to be careful when going out with young children in the extreme summer heat. Sin...
Everyone may have thought to themselves, "If I had known earlier what I was good at, my life might have turn...
According to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, the number of suicides among children and students i...
In recent years, more and more young children and toddlers are attending online lessons and they are becomin...
Compared to other developed countries, Japan is said to have lower awareness of “preventive dentistry”. What...
Headaches in children are not uncommon and many children tell their parents they have a headache but cannot ...
When families go camping, parents are often too busy with the preparations to spend quality time with their ...
With the growing importance of English education from elementary school in Japan, many parents want their ch...
Recently, many movie theaters show 3D animation and cartoons targeted at infants and younger children. Howev...
Swimming schools are very popular in Japan for young children, but are they popular in other countries as we...
It is important for parents and teachers to nurture children’s “observation skills” so they are able to thin...
It is important for parents and teachers to nurture children’s “observation skills” so they are able to thin...
The number of single-child households in Japan is increasing. In 2019, 46.8% of households raising children ...
We often hear parents say “I’ve told my children the same thing many times, but they don’t seem to understan...
Asking children to help around the house is common in many countries. This is because it is a great way to n...
Most parents are aware that reading picture books to their child(ren) is very beneficial. However, many peop...
Although it is important for babies to get a lot of sleep, parents should incorporate small exercises with s...
In recent years, the number of children who lose their temper easily has been increasing. As a result, many ...
Hay fever is becoming more common among younger children. Symptoms include itchy eyes, runny nose, skin irri...
In Japan, Children’s Day is celebrated on May 5th (Tango no Sekku) and is widely recognized as a day to cele...
In recent years, the subscription market has been growing rapidly. It is expected to reach 1.2 trillion yen ...
Painting classes are popular among young children and are a great way to nurture their sensitivity and human...
!--How to choose the right preschool for my child? What should I look at when I visit the school? --> The pre...
Many parents have friends who attend toddler classes but are not sure what they are exactly. In this article...
In Japan, children always look forward to the “3 o’clock snack time”. Do they have “3 o’clock snack time” in...
Have you ever had a hard time getting your infant to take his/her medicine? If your little one cries and ref...
One reason many children cannot sit in a chair with good posture is that their lower body has not been suffi...
Although English education in Japan is gradually improving, Japan is still behind other Asian countries. Let...
Many parents worry when their child catches a cold frequently or their child’s cold never seems to go away. ...
Babies often begin eating solids from 6 months of age and preparing meals according to their baby’s age is u...
Although most moms feel that the time, we spend with our children is one of the most precious moments in our...
To prevent children from being susceptible to colds and viruses, it is important to boost their immunity thr...
Using English in your daily life at home is a great way to familiarize young children with English from an e...
Even though adults would prefer to spend the winter in warm places as much possible, children often love to ...
“Discipline” is becoming more and more difficult recently because parents are worried about hurting their ch...
Many parents want to help nurture their child’s mind by providing them with emotional education. However, th...
Have you noticed that your child, who used to have a lovely smile, is becoming expressionless as they get ol...
Christmas is the one time of the year that children eagerly await. The joy is likely to be doubled by adding...
One in five children are considered HSC (highly sensitive children) which means that he is she is more sensi...
Children around the world enjoy Christmas but each country has its own customs. How do children around the w...
In the wake of the spread of the new coronavirus, workplaces have rapidly moved online. Web conferencing has...
We have seen a decline in children’s physical fitness in recent years which has been attracting attention fr...
Since infants cannot express how they are feeling, many parents worry when their child has a lack of appetit...
With the cooler weather, it is a great time of the year to go hiking and enjoy nature. The best time to star...
The custom of “sleeping together with your child” differs greatly from country to country. In Japan, the cus...
We know that protein intake is essential for growth and healthy bodies in children. But, in recent years, pr...
Did you know that children’s independence is fostered by their interests? Children who are interested in and...
The hands are often referred to as the “second brain” so there is a strong relationship between the hands an...
Research shows that children’s “listening skills” have been decreasing in recent years. One reason for this ...
As it gets closer to Halloween, in Japan, we see Halloween decorations and goods in the shops and dress-up e...
Many parents are concerned about their child’s conversational ability and want to help them improve it. Howe...
Many parents wonder how long they should continue to do a finishing brush on their child. Some families stop...
The Mitsumura Book Publishing Co. released the results of its “Survey of Children’s and Parents’ Attitudes t...
Did you know that drawing helps children develop a variety of abilities? Many preschools actively incorporat...
In Japan, we hold moon viewing activities on the “15th night”, also called “the harvest moon” which was 8/15...
While many parents are happy that their child is playing and sleeping with their favorite stuffed animals, t...
Did you know that listening to English songs is an effective way to learn English? Research shows that Engli...
Swimming is a popular activity for young children. According to one survey, more than 25% of children learn ...
On hot summer nights, many children get cold in bed when they sleep in an air-conditioned room. However, wit...
Most schools in America have a long summer vacation which lasts two and a half months, from early June un...
Many people feel fatigue on days when the temperature varies greatly, or when the air conditioner causes a t...
During long vacations, such as summer vacation, many English language events are held throughout Japan. Many...
Blocks have been popular with children from infancy to after school for many decades. Research has shown tha...
Most children love playing in the water. Some parents are even planning on bringing their children for their...
Few people in Japan know much about Egypt other than that it is a tourist destination for pyramid sightseein...
Due to the trend of women marrying later in life and the financial burden of child rearing, more and more co...
Even though parents plan meals around their child everyday, they often worry that their child is not eating ...
In recent years, most children have fewer opportunities to come in contact with living things in their daily...
Being quick-witted is beneficial in business and personal situations after entering the workforce. This is w...
Iceland is a small island country on the outskirts of Europe. Although the country is not well known in Japa...
Many children have a hard time moving from one activity to another activity. Most parents have experienced w...
Drawing is popular because it enhances children’s self-esteem. However, to become good at drawing, it is imp...
Many parents get worried when they see their child in the corner and unable to play with friends at the park...
Children often start speaking around one years old. However, the timing may vary from person to person based...
Located in southern Central America, facing the Pacific Ocean to the south and the Caribbean Sea to the nort...
In recent years, camping has become increasingly popular and more and more families with young children are ...
Children enjoy pretend play during which they pretend to be make-believe characters or the adults around the...
Spatial awareness is the ability to accurately recognize the position, orientation, shape, and size of objec...
When a child joins a nursery school/preschool for the first time, many schools provide a “gradual entry peri...
Estonia, which is one of the Baltic States bordering Russia and Latvia, has a population of approximately 1....
In the past, vision problems in children usually occurred in junior high and high school. However, in recent...
Parents are often concerned when their child cannot express their opinions and continues to answer questions...
In the 2018 Survey of International Student Achievement (PISA) Japan’s rank dropped from 8th to 15th showing...
Research shows that imitation plays a major role in children’s development. Therefore, younger children who ...
Hawaii has a more multi-ethnic population than other states in the U.S. At public schools, students learn a ...
In English-speaking countries, young children learn “phonics” just like Japanese people learn hiragana from ...
Research shows that children who spend more time playing outside have better motor skills. The standard dail...
Many parents complain about how their children act during mealtime. Such as, “My child doesn’t eat well”, “I...
In recent years, English conversation schools have become more and more popular and many parents encourage t...
Located between Europe and Asia, Turkey is often called the bridge between the West and the East and its cul...
Some children complain of leg pain at night. If parents do not see any evidence of bruising or injury and th...
Data shows that there has been an increase in the number of educational tablets for young children on the ma...
Many children enjoy collecting rocks when they play outside. Sometimes, they even ask their parents to help ...
Since communication with others is an important part of life, many parents are concerned about their childre...
Saudi Arabia is an Islamic country located near the equator in the Middle East. There are currently more tha...
For young children, “talking”,which parents and children usually do naturally, is an effective way of improv...
Many parents become worried when their child continues to suck their thumb (other fingers). Although it is a...
When a child is motivated, he is more likely to try something new. The feeling of excitement children feel w...
These days, more and more children are feeling stressed due to the many restrictions placed on them in their...
Argentina, located at the southern tip of the South American continent and connected to the Andes Mountains,...
In recent years, the number of children who are sensitive and have low stress tolerance has been increasing....
Doing crafts with your child is a great indoor activity that can be done when you are hanging out at home. I...
Many of the toys children love to play with are colorful. This is because colorful toys have an educational ...
“Board games” that can be enjoyed by parents and children have become popular in recent years. Did you know ...
Brazil is known for its glamorous and active culture, such as the Rio Carnival, the Olympics and soccer. Bra...
Programming became compulsory in Japanese elementary schools in 2020. What are the benefits of teaching chi...
Activities like making slime or creating mysterious pictures that float on water stimulate curiosity and exp...
When children see their parents cleaning, they are often interested in helping out. Letting your child help ...
With going out becoming more difficult due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, families are looking for activi...
In South Korea, a neighboring country to Japan, families place a strong emphasis on academic achievement in ...
In our global, technology-focused society, people need to think mathematically, which includes using simple ...
With the current COVID-19 pandemic and families staying home more, many parents are concerned their child is...
Parents want their children to eat everything they are served but many times children have likes and dislike...
Children love picture books because they can enjoy the sounds, textures and various characters that pop up. ...
Consisting of more than 10,000 islands, Indonesia is known as a nation of multiple races and religions. 85% ...
It is great when children (and adults) are able to relate to the feelings of people around them who are in n...
Many parents get frustrated when their child doesn’t nap. It is especially frustrating when their child stop...
Naps are very important for children. However, some children dislike taking naps and try to avoid them. This...
Children often become interested in letters through picture books and try to write them. Although it is fun ...
Hong Kong is a popular tourist destination and is said to have one of the highest academic standards in the ...
“Non-cognitive” ability is attracting attention as an important ability to acquire to succeed in life. Resea...
“Non-cognitive ability” is currently attracting attention around the world. Human abilities can be broadly d...
Tactile play encourages children to touch and enjoy objects with various textures and feels. It is beneficia...
In Japan, it is common to have many outdoor summer festivals for children to enjoy. However, this summer it ...
Taiwan is located very close to Japan, only about 100km from Yonaguni Island in Okinawa. The country’s offic...
India has become known as an “IT Powerhouse” in recent years and more and more Indians are active in global ...
To promote the development of children’s brain nerve cells, it is important to stimulate their five senses i...
Children need “self-affirmation” to grow into healthy adults. The behavior of parents and other adults in a ...
Although it is common in Japanese families for small children to sleep with their parents, in many countries...
Many parents choose to play indoors with their child when it is raining. It is true that playing outside in ...
Reading sentences out loud is an effective way to learn a language. At many elementary schools in Japan, chi...
Reading picture books with your child has many advantages, such as language acquisition and parent-child com...
Although most 1-year-olds can walk and talk their actions are still limited. During the rainy season, it is ...
Most children go through a “No Phase”. Of course, some children have a mild “No Phase” but it is a phase tha...
Vietnam, a Southeast Asian country facing the South China Sea, is famous for its beautiful sea and Buddhist ...
Building blocks are a standard toy that has been enjoyed by children for generations. Many parents let their...
In recent years, children’s education methods such as “food education” and “brain education” have become pop...
The buds of curiosity in children begin to sprout when they are babies. Curiosity is required not only for e...
In recent years, the demand for online English conversation classes has been increasing due to changes in so...
Thailand is a country in Southeast Asia which is called “The Land of Smiles”. It is famous for its exotic cu...
Have you heard of “coordination training” which is attracting attention as a type of sports training for chi...
Many children have a habit of biting their nails. According to a survey by a Canadian University, one in thr...
The terms “___ education”, such as food education, intellectual education, clothing education, are often use...
“GRIT” is regarded as the most important characteristic of American education. Mark Zuckerberg defines “GRIT...
Singapore is known as a multinational and safe country in Southeast Asia with good economic conditions. The ...
In today’s stressful society, not only adults but even children feel stress and pressure. Depending on his/h...
The “Golden Age” is known as the period when children’s motor nerves are said to grow dramatically. During t...
People often say it is a good idea for parents to praise their children when they are growing up. However, i...
Many parents want their children to experience a variety of lessons as they grow up. After hearing that thei...
Greece is well known as the birthplace of Western civilization and its capital city, Athens, has many archaeol...
In Japan, Valentine’s Day is known as “the day when women give chocolates to men”. However, few people know ...
Gymnastics is a popular activity among young children. Some parents send their children to gymnastics classe...
Many parents start to think about potty training when their children are around 2-3 years old. Toilet training can...
Puzzles are simple games that you can enjoy with your child. Although puzzles with many pieces may be too di...
Hungary is a European country next to Austria and Romania. Unlike the Japanese educational system, in Hungar...
