All posts by Marlow Hauser

  • Giving your toddler a headstart the Montessori way

      According to child development experts, toddlers begin stringing words into short phrases at age 2. By age 3, they are able to link words and say longer phrases effortlessly. Italian physician and educator Maria Montessori discovered...

    • Posted November 30, 2023
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  • Hageten Ginza serves good tempura rice bowls.

    Last year, after months of take-away food, I walked into a restaurant at a touristy place in search of an intense Tendon experience. My order literally arrived in two minutes replete with soup and pickles yet, it...

    • Posted January 6, 2023
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  • Why century-old Montessori approach remains relevant today.

    The influence of home as children’s first school where they develop and build strength of character, unique personal attributes and skills is, no doubt, huge. But so too is the influence of schools in instructional scaffolding. As...

    • Posted November 9, 2021
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  • Why Socio-Technological Literacy Matters Today

    As a parent, I’ve been thinking about the education options out there for my child and his future in the choices I am making today. Most people can drive a motor vehicle. However, if all the parts...

    • Posted February 19, 2020
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  • Happiness decoded. What makes the Danes happier than the Japanese people?

    Despite all the perks that come with living in Tokyo, (most livable city in the world as ranked by Monocle magazine), the World Happiness Index 2016 report ranks Japan as the 53rd happiest population. Every year, thousands...

    • Posted August 8, 2016
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  • The different types of curriculum

    Shopping for a good school that fits your objectives need not be daunting.  Some parents ask for recommendations from other parents which is not the right way to go about it. Why?  Because each child is unique....

    • Posted January 6, 2016
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  • Playing (lots of it) is good for children

    Many parents I know rant about having to buy new toys every now and then as their children lose interest in the old toys. This is all part of cognitive development as brain cells connect and grow....

    • Posted December 10, 2015
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  • Japan’s unfluoridated water is not the cause of caries

    In the past, it was observed that in areas with high natural fluoride levels in water, people had reduced caries. So it became a concept that if water fluoridation and fluoride in toothpaste were added, it would...

    • Posted September 11, 2015
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  • A Bright Spot for Career Women

    Prime Minister Abe has been working hard to build a society in which women shine as part of the Abenomics reform program.  But is it working? There are signs it is. Despite sluggish economic markets, Japan is...

    • Posted September 11, 2015
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  • Washing chicken before cooking doesn’t kill bacteria

    Washing raw chicken before cooking has been a common hygienic practice for many. In other parts of the world, chicken is customarily rubbed with lemon or soaked in vinegar due to what many perceive as a way...

    • Posted September 2, 2015
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  • Where to get meat substitute in Tokyo (for vegetarians)

    Backed up by studies, following a healthy vegetarian diet will not only help you weigh 20-25% lighter than meat-eaters, you will also be at lower risk of heart disease. According to American Glycemic Index specialists Drs. Jennie...

    • Posted August 6, 2015
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  • 9-year old American kid earns $1M a year doing what he loves

    The rise in popularity of social media has made everyone a content creator but you wouldn’t imagine a 9-year old kid has got what it takes to pull off  a million dollar business out of what he...

    • Posted June 2, 2015
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  • Japanese lifehack: Aluminum foil keeps slime away from your kitchen drain

    While you may think that all the washing and soaping done in the sink would clean itself, you might be disappointed. The kitchen drain is the breeding ground of bacteria and, if left unattended, would cause foul...

    • Posted June 2, 2015
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  • MEDITERRANEAN style grilled lamb chops

    May is the month of leisure walks and outdoor fun. What better way to bask in the goodness of the season than to invite friends over for a barbecue before the arrival of the rainy season? Hosting...

    • Posted May 11, 2015
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  • Great home remedy for stretch marks

    Stretch marks produced in our skin after pregnancy can be annoying.  While cosmetic surgery is the most effective way to get rid of them effectively, the prohibitive cost is an issue for many. To eliminate stretch marks...

    • Posted May 7, 2015
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  • Kiddie Gourmet: BLACOWS serves delicious Kids Plate

    My family loves their burger patties thick – the gourmet kind. One thing we love most about Tokyo is having a plethora of restaurant choices. Very seldom do we eat at a random place with a Japanese-only...

    • Posted February 16, 2015
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