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...
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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...
Did you know there are many indoor activities that families can enjoy over the New Year’s holiday? Please co...
The Japanese craft, “Chigiri-e”, is created by tear up colored paper and gluing it on paper to make a pictur...
A child’s motivation is the driving force behind everything he/she does. However, research shows that this m...
Spending more time at home, more families are enjoying cooking and baking with their children. However, some...
Finland, a Scandinavian country, is known as “the happiest country in the world”. This happiness is thought ...
Many parents believe that as long as their child develops a healthy body and mind it is OK. However, whe...
Many parents focus on physical development rather than studying until their child finishes the first yea...
In order for us to remember what we have learned, it is important that we take the time to review. If yo...
Parents want to provide their child with the appropriate environment to study at home. Many parents co...
The ability to speak and understand English is becoming more and more important for Japanese children. R...
Most people have tried playing cat’s cradle at least once in their lifetime. All you need to play is a p...
Animal sounds in Japanese and English are different. Even in English speaking countries, the animal soun...
Many children have dressed up in costume and received candy at a Halloween event. However, why is it tha...
More and more families enjoy Halloween festivities every year. Parents want to dress their children up i...
After the long, hot summer, the cool breeze of autumn makes it easier to spend time outdoors as a fa...
For their future, parents want their children to study English from as early as possible. Some parents eve...
Many parents want to improve their child’s coordination but are uncertain how to best teach them sports. I...
Children who will live in the future will need 21st Century skills to succeed when they are adults. Which ...
Once children enter school, they are required to communicate within groups as well as individually. Childr...
In order for children to develop an ear for English, it is important that they are exposed to the language...
Do you have trouble getting your child to sleep at night? According to research, more than 70% of parents ...
Many working parents are worried that they are not exposing their little one to enough learning experience...
It has been a few years since English became a mandatory subject in public elementary schools in Japan. Bu...
Many parents are worried that their child cannot say “I`m Sorry”. When raising children, we see many situa...
During summer vacation, children enjoy playing outside and will have opportunities to go to the pool, atte...
It is best to start teaching your child how to ride a bicycle when they are between 4 and 5 years old. Som...
Drawing improves children’s imagination, sense of expression and their emotional skills. Let’s encourage o...
“Reading out loud” activates children’s brains. It requires children to remember letters and words and pra...
Most parents in Japan sleep in the same bed as their little ones. However, in most Western countries, pare...
Many families think about going to the beach during the Summer. Going to the beach is a great learning exp...
Many families use children’s worksheets at home to encourage their child’s learning. For these worksheets ...
Do you know the “Show and Tell” study method? Under this method, children choose their own subject and th...
During the “Tanabata” season, children may ask questions about the festival. It is important that parents ...
Afraid that their child will get wet or dirty, many parents stay indoors on rainy days. Being forced to sp...
Wordplay games do not require any props and can be enjoyed at any time anywhere. They are also effective i...
We now understand that children learn better when they are expected to think about the theme themselves in...
Although one can learn English (foreign language) when they become an adult, like swimming and piano it is...
Children who have trouble speaking with those around them often also have trouble making new friends when ...
May 5th is Children’s Day in Japan. Also known as Boy’s Day, families eat special rice cakes and fly “ko...
In Japan, we have the proverb, “What is learned in the cradle is carried to the grave!” This means that ...
Many parents want their child to grow up independent knowing what they are interested in and going after t...
We hear that “greetings are important” all around us. This is not only because we are embarrassed beca...
Although “memory” is the base for learning, our brains are created to forget things. When studying English...
The larger one’s vocabulary in a language is the easier it is for them to communicate their feelings to ...
The TOEIC test is currently used not only to determine an individual’s English ability but also an importa...
There are a lot of English videos on YouTube that are made for people who are studying English as a Seco...
When children are young and need their parents’ support there seems to be little need for them to have t...
English is a hard language for Japanese people to learn because it includes many sounds that are not fou...
After being cooped up indoors during the winter, many families want to go outside as soon as the Spring we...
Study posters are often included in children’s study books. Many parents question whether they are effec...
Dance is often thought of as a hobby or something fun to do. But is really more than just that. Dance is a...
Until very recently, in Japan, child-rearing was considered the mom’s job and dad’s were expected to focus...
In recent years, Japan has become more globalized and we are hearing the English language spoken more than...
Some parents avoid giving their child afternoon snacks because they are worried about their nutritional ba...
Many parents complain that their child doesn’t study. However, research shows that rather than trying to f...
