Toddler
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How to Keep Babies and Toddlers Warm During Winter in Japan
Is it just me or has this winter been colder than the rest? Tokyo has been getting a ton of snow this year and it feels like it snows every week where I…
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A New Forum for Parents in Japan
I have some exciting news to share — Tiny Tot in Tokyo now has a forum where you can interact with other parents in Japan! This is something I’ve been thinking about starting…
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Sticker Workbooks for Toddlers in Japan
Like most toddlers, mine is obsessed with stickers (シール). So when I stumbled upon sticker workbooks, I thought it would be a great way for my daughter to get some learning in and…
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My Experience With an Authorized Daycare (Ninka Hoikuen) and an Unauthorized Daycare (Muninka Hoikuen) in Japan
This month and the next, some of you will be hearing about whether or not your child got into daycare. I imagine most of you will be gunning for a spot in an…
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Amazon Japan New Year Hatsuuri Deals for Babies and Toddlers
Hatsuuri (初売り) means the first (hatsu/初) sale (uri/売り) of the year, and shops are packed with people trying to get great deals. In fact, I got some products for my daughter at these…
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Easy and Fun At-Home Christmas Activities for Toddlers
Like many people, I absolutely love Christmas. The lights, the songs, and back in Canada, all the fluffy, gorgeous, and glittering snow. Christmas is a little different in Japan but if you’re like…
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Best 2021 Christmas Gifts for Children in Japan
Halloween is over, the leaves are changing color, and it’s getting colder, which can only mean it’s that time of year again — the holiday season! If you’re wondering what are popular gifts…
- Baby, Events, First Year, General, Japanese Traditions, Newborn, Pregnancy, Third Trimester, Toddler
Family Photography Services in Japan (Wedding, Maternity, Newborn, Omiyamairi, Birthday, Shichi-Go-San)
A picture can say a thousand words, and when it comes to your new and growing family, the words that a good photo can contain are endless. As a child, I remember going…
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A Slice of Working Mom and Dad Life in Japan
One common worry new parents may have is how to manage childcare and housework after maternity/paternity leave is over, or when both parents are back in the office. This is a very valid…
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Recipe: Kabocha Squash (Japanese Pumpkin) Oyaki for Babies and Toddlers
Recently, I’ve gotten a few requests on my Instagram account for the recipe for kabocha squash (Japanese pumpkin) oyaki. And of course, if you ask, I will do my best to deliver! …
