Foster Care Lecture: Just Listening Makes Parenting More Fun

"Every year during Foster Care Month, together with the Kobe Foster Parents Association, we hold an event to help people learn about foster care. This year, on Tuesday, November 3 (national holiday), we welcome Ichiro Harasaka, who runs parenting-support programs across Japan as a child consultant, to give a talk titled 'Just Listening Makes Parenting More Fun.'

1. No more parenting frustration

2. Parenting becomes fun

3. Children light up with smiles

If that sounds good to you — parents raising children, people who love kids and want to encourage children and parents, people who work with children — anyone is welcome to join!

After a break, there will be a foster parent's story and a fun quiz about the foster care system. We look forward to seeing you."

"Parenting can be more fun! Moms and dads who are struggling or frustrated, as well as nursery teachers and teachers, please come and listen!"

How to apply:

• By phone, fax, email or the online form, giving (1) your name, (2) phone number, (3) address and (4) affiliation (if any)
• Deadline Wed, Oct 28; capacity 80 (reception from 13:00)
• Childcare available (10 places, first come, booking required) — apply by phone
• You'll be contacted only if the event is full
• Tel 078-341-5046 / Fax 078-341-1096 / Email ainote@kjd.biglobe.ne.jp (Japanese)

*Organized by the Family Care Promotion Association and the Kobe Foster Parents Association; supported by Kobe City and the Kobe City Board of Education

*Changes or cancellations are posted on the association's website

*Inquiries: Family Care Promotion Association (078-341-5046, weekdays 9:00–17:00, Japanese)