Our Eva fan grew up with a dad like the one Shinji is stuck with, so how does he feel after watching Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time?
Parenting (Page 3)
Kids in Hikari are raised under Boob Childrearing concepts.
Tsubaki knew her time was running out, and she wanted to leave her mom words that she’ll always remember.
Our writer received a heartfelt message from his father on his Coming of Age Day 23 years ago which he would now like to share with you.
One person can’t deliver presents to all the kids of the world, but maybe that’s not a sad thing after all.
Mom and Dad buck conventional Japanese wisdom when their kid says he’s had enough of his job.
Scholarly approach makes it look like he’s been hitting the books, but really he’s just trying to catch ‘em all.
Childbirth rates in Japan may be low, but couples are getting started earlier than before.
A rare peek behind the scenes for one SoraNews24 reporter. Read More
Our reporter worried she and her baby would be harassed on the trains, but what she experienced was quite unexpected.
New installations will provide welcome relief for families with young children while on the road.
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In light of an upcoming law, this survey sought adults’ attitudes towards broad topics related to disciplining children and child abuse.
You can count on kids to be brutally honest, especially when the honor of their favorite online videos is at stake.


















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