Bilingual Kid's 1st Day at a Japanese Nursery E.35
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- Опубликовано: 16 сен 2024
- Raising a bilingual English Japanese speaking kid in Japan is tough and making the decision what nursery he goes to was a bit tough for us, but we finally made our decision to enroll our son in a Japanese nursery for now.
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You almost made ME cry. I can especially see how hard this was on Maiko, with the way she keeps rushing to Wolfy whenever he calls her. :) LOL, he's got you guys wrapped around his little finger! Don't worry, guys, once Wolfy gets used to it, he'll be eager to go every day!
What's the name of the song in the beginning please it's so relaxing?
OMG! Wolfy calling "Mama" so many times was too precious! You guys are the best! ❤️
My heart at that moment awh!
Thrilling to see Wolfy's new schedule. Congrats Paolo and Miko.
He’s a smart kid for his age! He’ll love being with other children!❤️
I remember when wolfy was just a baby now it’s so crazy to me that he’s finally in nursery school, he’s grown so much! I almost cried with you guys to! 🥺
Being a teacher, sorry to burst bubbles but most kids once the parents are gone they stop crying pretty quick. Especially if you have a distraction for them. So the best thing for the parent to do it to end with a kiss and hug and tell them you will see them later. This will help the child understand you will be back. Be excited for anything fun they tell you about school. This will make school be a happy place for kids to be.
Pets are the same way when you drop them off at boarding.
Thank you for saying that, I really want to go on a holiday with my partner but I am terrified of leaving my babies... my cats lol
I agree! Another thing to reduce "teaching" and "feeding in to" separation anxiety and make it easier for the child's transition, growth and self-resilience is if the parents dont make a big deal about them having been "gone" when they get back home. Its tempting to shower them with affection and "we missed you so bad" and often a bit heart breaking but it helps a child to understand that even though they were at school/nursery life at home is still normal, their parents will be there for them when they get back and they still "have a place" in the home. Quick hugs and kisses and welcome home "Okaerinasai" then carry on as usual, as they get older and more verbal about thoughts and feelings you can ask them how their day went and what they did.
So true, working at an before and after school program, it was often more traumatic for the parents than the kids. The crying stopped as soon as they started playing with their friends or came over to the table to color with the other kids.
Yes! Working in Kindergarten in Brazil and we always tell the parents in orientation that, as long as you make sure they know you'll be back and don't feed into the separation anxiety, they'll stop crying in like 5 minutes and enjoy their time with us :)
I have a 5 month old and I’m living with my Japanese wife here in Tokyo. Your channels have been so useful and inspirational to me. Keep up the good work.
Bless Wolfie's heart! I'm glad he's ok... The first day of any education can be scary!
Oh wow, what a treat! I know both of you will be sad, but Wolfy will thrive.
I love how much wolfys parents love him 💕 it's so genuine and real. Wolfy knows how much he is loved. Well done Paolo and Maiko 🤗
Let's put it this way. I have been watching your channel when Maiko was pregnant with Wolfie and you guys were searching for a new apartment as your family is expanding, then Wolfie was born and now he is going to Nursery. Can u imagine how time flies and how emotional all your fans here felt together with your family. Keep it up Paolo!
Aw, that was so sweet! Yes, it's difficult for everyone, but soon he'll really be looking forward to going to see his new friends. Such a sweetie!
You two are great, showing us a tiny bit of your life and it shows in Wolfe. That first of many bridges to cross as you raise your boy - says the man with zero kids -
Oh yes. Same situation with ours. I think it may be more difficult for the parents. Once the kids acclimate and settle in they're fine. But it's heart breaking in the beginning. No we don't have the 2 hours to start and gradually increase, that seems like a wonderful idea, I'm anxious to see how it works out. I remember driving to work crying because my son would be so upset when I would leave him. It didn't take long for him to settle in, but he did cry everyday at nap time..good luck..
So Adorable❤️ when he says Mama! Yes I recall my youngest son cried so much and didn’t want to come out of the car, it broke my heart
You made me cry on your video of Wolfie having the high fever and the ambulance being called. That shit hit me in the gut with my son last year where he almost died from fever. Scariest thing in my life. Wife loves you all too
Awww such a sweet boy calling for Dada and Mama! You can tell he missed you both so much. It's hard at first to let them go but it's so good for his development. You're awesome parents!
In Germany the "Narashi Hoiku" (Eingewöhnung) is a little bit slower. We started with two hours, but I was with my son there for one week. Then one hour with me and one without. The third week, he was there for 3 hours alone and now, the fourth week, he is also having is midday sleep there and is there for 5 hours. Next week the Eingewöhung will be finished.
Usually kids start to go between 1 and 3 yo, mine is 13 months now
There are pros and cons, like everything in life. On the one hand, he’ll get to enjoy time with other children and learn to socialize which is very important. On the other hand, it’s less time with parents. You guys got this!
I’m a pre-school/nursery teacher and I understand your feelings! But I also know that most children LOVE their time at nursery and it’s such a blessing to be able to have your child in one. Wolfe will get to play and socialise with other children, learn how to be a good and caring human being, learn how to share and playcodes and much much more. You’ve prepared so so well, remember sometimes the marker will wash off in the laundry for his clothes - there are stickers you can print his name on and stick it onto the labels of the clothes if this happens. I always tell parents to mark EVERYTHING, and have multiples of things like their fave snuggle/cuddle toys and keep them in rotation with cleaning etc. Great job guys!
Bless Wolfy, he will love it! You will suffer at first, but it will quickly pass and everyone will be happy!
You guys are so cute. You guys will go thru so many stages of Wolfie's life. Daycare/nursery is only the beginning. You guys will do fine. The worst for me is when my son has his license and went off to college. That's why you know that he became an adult and left the nest.
Parent are the same across the world, we all cry on the first day of daycare. It's hard letting them grow up 💙
I have to day, I absolutely love how you had a sit down with Wolfy and explained what was going on, I see so many parents taking their children to places even as mundane as the park without talking to their little humans. Communication is key, and I love see that here! No matter how young or old someone is.
We took our daughters to an Italian pre-school that was run by nuns. It was Monday thru Friday with Saturday half day. When we moved to Spain, my youngest daughter was able to go to a Spanish pre-school before she reached the age where she started 1st grade on the military base. It was very beneficial for them to be able to do this, giving them a different perspective and learning both languages pretty proficiently. It also gave my wife free time to relax and do the things she needed to do during the day without having them underfoot.
In Canada we call it gradual entry. The kids are there increasingly every few days an hour longer till they are able to stay the whole time. Been through it with 3 kids and every kid was different at drop off, but they honestly stop crying not long after you leave and settle down to play with the other kids. You’ll all get better with it over the first few weeks!
I can't imagine the feeling parents holds when their baby, first baby is going to any kind of school. I know it will be fine, but still ❤
Wolfy is so cute! Last year we sent our youngest son to preschool for the first time. He didn't like it, he cried a lot the first 2 times. In the end we just sent him like about 5 times during the whole school year because of Covid. There would be Covid scares more often, so he didn't go anymore. He was 2 at the time. This year at 3 years old, he's loved it! Covid19 began when he was 1, so he didn't get a chance to have a normal life with other kids around until 2022. We live in Chile now but my kids were born in the US. We didn't get to send them to school there as we couldn't afford it, but here, daycare and preschools are run by the Government or there are private ones too. Cheers! You guys are doing great! Ganbatte!
you sjhould definitely try out the one parent one language technique. for example, paolo will only respond to wolfy in english, and maiko will only respond to wolfy in japanese, or vice versa
Nursery is important for kids it helps them to socialise with other children and it helps with there communication skills, both my children went to nursery or daycare here in Australia, it was very beneficial for them. It will help you both to prepare for when Wolfy goes to school. Also me time for you both
U are such a good Daddy and kind Momma
That picture of grumpy Wolfy really made me laugh out loud. He's so adorable!!
The bittersweet pains of growing up 🥺 The little photo was adorable and so was the way he kept calling for you both after he came back ❤️
My son is 16 months old. And I don’t plan on putting him in nursery yet. But I do feel sad like you just thinking about it. You guys can do it! Wolfe will have fun socializing with kids his age!
At the first nursery school my son went to they had a two way mirror where you could watch. I felt so sad--he cried a lot at first. Then it was sporadic--only when he remembered I was gone. But eventually he got used to it (so did I) and it was ok. But it was very, very hard for me to put him in preschool. You two did GREAT!
Dada...Mama. 🥺🥺You pull my heart strings there wolfy.
Beautiful to see your love for your son equally strong as a father and a mother!
That picture of Wolfy at the nursery is my mood everyday at work. lmao. Congrats Paolo and Miko!
Don't worry it will get better I promise. He will get use to drop off, my two did. There was a point where my daughter at 3 went backwards and cried a few days when I dropped her off but after that week she was better. It seems like that happens mostly when they move to another age class and it's a different environment so they start to be unsure again and clingy. But over all enjoy this time because soon he will be off running into class to be with his friends to have fun and play.
You both are cute bees
Awe it's so cute to see you guys go through these evolutions as a family! (:
My wife and I went through something similar. I think we were crying more than our daughter, though. Overall, it is so magical to think about the lives our little ones will create for themselves with the guidance of their parents. Testing different things they've learned and developing their personalities.
It is truly a privilege to be a part your families big day. 😀
My heart melted when Wolfy said "mamá" 😭❤️
I love this channel so much. It's a real ray of sunshine in the world right now. My son is currently four months old and watching these videos makes me look forward to the future even more. Much love to your family.
It all sounds very similar to what we did with our now three year old in Norway 😊 From the tagging of cloths to the app with the photos and the report about what they did. It really helped me not be too worried about how he was doing.
when we started daycare with our first son, he cried alot the first month or so. but now he kinda pushes us out of the classroom and closes the door on us. its a great and sucky feel at the same time
THE WAY HE CALLED HER MAMA WAS OMG AND THE WAY MAIKO RAN EVERYTIME. SO BEAUTIFUL THIS RELATIONSHIP IS. you guys are beautiful and adorable
Really really good for him, I'm totally sure.
Most kids are very happy in a nursery. They take a day or two to settle down.
It’s the parents who worry unnecessarily.
I’m half Japanese but can’t speak it. My mom, who is from Japan, tried to teach me both English and Japanese when I was little. Since I was slow with speaking actual words growing up, she panicked and only taught English. I went to Japanese preschool but all my other school years was English only. I’m 26 years old now and still have difficulty learning the language. In college, I actually learned that it’s normal for children to be a little slower when learning two languages. So please if this happens, don’t be discouraged and continue to teach both! It’s supposedly easier while young. Love your channel! :)
Wolfy is adorable !
Lol, I see that Wolfy has already mastered the Asian squat. 😆 So cute.
Love the Sonic the Hedgehog shirt Wolfy wore
Total understand that initial anxiety, We had twins in Saitama, but were lucky enough to have the Houikuen a few hundred metres from our house to familiarise the kids with morning patterns prior to that first day. Pretty hard to get ahead in Japan now without both parents earning.
Aweeee the poor baby seemed like he was having abandonment trauma at the end!! 😭 he was afraid mama was gonna leave him again!! He’s so precious! Love from Los Angeles, Ca!
Finally! We all know you do most of the work Meiko! Paolo can't fool us! Haha...you guys are so cute!. Please post more.
Crying when you leave is actually a good thing!! He trusts you. He cries because he trusts that you will respond. Separation anxiety is normal and ideal for a child his age. Recovering from crying quickly after reunion is also good! All are signs that you both have a good, secure bond with him, and he trusts you a lot!
Brought back past memories.
I worked in preschool the children stop crying fast and he will get to love it very soon
AII of my Iife, I grew up speaking Spanish with my mom and English with my dad. It made it easy to speak Spanish weII, being born and raised in the U.S. :D Great job, mom and dad!
I just love Tokyo Zebra and PaoloFromTokyo man
As sad as it may be for all ; this is the right way to nurture s healthy and confident 👦
This was too adorable!
Such a handsome little guy!
Thank you so much for sharing this part of your lives with us Paolo and Miko! So bittersweet yet happy for you for this next chapter - you guys are amazing parents
I started daycare when I was 2.5 years old. I cried for a month and so did my parents. I am pretty sure they are still traumatized from that experience. My sister didn’t even pretend to cry. She didn’t want to come home at the end of the day
When Wolfy is old enough to fully understand he will be thankful his parents had him learn English and Japanese
The number of times I replayed Wolfy saying "mama", I lost count. It was so cute to hear.
My son was crying a lot at the beginning when he went to his nursery but slowly he's gotten used to it. It's been a year since he started going to his nursery and he's been having lots of fun! Seeing my son enjoy so much and is taken good care of by his senseis actually makes me feel happy for him. You will be surprised by how much Wolfy can learn and experience from going to the nursery!
Crying. Heart warming. Love Wolfy and love your family !!!
the way miko looks up shocked and freezes then runs to wolfy everytime he says mama
😁
This did make me cry and I'm not even a parent yet! Wolfy is soooo cute and I can tell he's your whole world!!!
Wolfy will do great!! Nursery is helpful to build socialization skills with other kids and follow instructions from people other than mom and dad. It’s so hard to be apart that first few times but it will be a good thing in the long run!!
Wolfy is growing up so fast! I’m sure he will do very well once he gets used to it. I like the gradual process they have in place there. I was a daycare teacher for twenty years and here in the US the kids are usually in daycare for the entire day right from the beginning. Sometimes there is a shorter week for kindergartners. You guys are great parents. I know that you will help him to adjust as you are adjusting 😊💕
Cant believe how old Wolfy is! Feels like yesterday he was born
You know, I never thought I wanted kids until I started watching these videos. Thanks for sharing! (Now I just gotta find someon....)
So sad! But for Singapore, one of the parents get to go into the school for 2 days, from morning to maybe 12pm, we get to see what they do in school and be with them. Then for the 3rd day the kids will be off by themselves.
Nice you all knows best
My daughter is now 24, but I was a working mom and went to almost the exact same process that you guys are going through. It's always really difficult in the beginning but you do get used to it and especially for only children it's really important for them to hang out with other kids as much as possible. My daughter and I've been watching your videos and it was very instructive for her to see how much sleep you did not get in the beginning, lol. Best of luck you're doing great.
Your videos about Wolfy going to nursery school have really helped me as I'm navigating this with my own
son. I'm so sad to be away from him, but I love how you talked about the benefits for you guys & Wolfy. I am just trying to focus on how nice it will be for me to work more & allow my son to be around other kids : D
I could feel it all the way over here. You guys are great parents and I believe you are making great choices for Wolfy. He's going to do great and that's because he has two really super parents! Stay strong and enjoy these blessings! ♥️🙏✌️
awww that hat is so cute how I wish I can have one for my boy!♥️
I had my first two sons in daycare and we had our 3rd son stay home with us…. The difference with the baby staying with the parents is 100 times better and they progress farther with parents… My first two babies 9-10 now did like it but did always miss us of course… Family is family… Good luck on your journey being parents. Watching you for many many years.. DOing a great job DAD and MOM!!!!
When I was a kindergartner in the early 90s we only did half day school the entire year. Daycare and such depended on parents’ schedules.
I don't even know how much I love these videos. you're a nice, sympathetic person. Almost every day after work, I watch your videos. I wish you a lot of health
Wolfy is so cute 🥺❤❤❤❤
It's good having him start nursery because it will help learn social skills. My wife never went to daycare as a child and when she started school in pre-k she had a hard time listening and sociallizing with other students and the knowing whose boss when it came to teachers.
First day of school / daycare is such a difficult one. I used to teach kindergarten and some students would either be really excited for a new experience or just get so overwhelmed and cry most of the day. That photo they sent with the report kind of breaks my heart but also makes me laugh.
Awww…this was so sweet! Wolfy- Momma ❤️Momma❤️
So that’s why he’s wearing sonic. Growing up so fast
Brings back memories. I labeled my oldest son’s stuff for his time in kindergarten 27 years ago.
Its so heartbreaking...but I always tried to remember that it's the next chapter in the child's life and it's exciting rather than sad. Which is hard to do when you are leaving them crying and your heart is hurting but he will love it and will start learning so much!
My friend is French. Her son has grown up bilingual. As mum spoke French and Dad English in the home. However when he started French at school. He couldn't write it! It's a big change for you all but I am sure Wolfiie will settle down
This is so heartwarming... you guys are inspiring me for starting our family and all the moments like this that are unforgettable. Thx for sharing with us you three
He's such a smart kid!
Good on you guys too, it is pretty hard.
Dude. It gets so much worse when your little boy is a teenager and doesn't want to spend time with you. Just enjoy every moment.
I feel your pain but unfortunately this has happened for years and it continues to hurt from daycare, to kindergarten, to first day of high-school and marriage
So cute! Keep it up guys! doing great!
Aw, Wolfy is starting to have his own adventures now! Crazy how time flies!
I bet u will cry when Wolfie will go to middle school 😭😭😭. I feel u bro