All posts by Marlow Hauser

  • Montessori Education is powerful in shaping global minds

    hroughout history, the family has played a major role in educating children with schools providing instructional scaffolding. The influence of home that parents make for children to develop and build strength of character, unique personal attributes and...

    • Posted May 10, 2017
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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

    I hear many parents rant about having to buy new toys often because their children lose interest in their old toys. This is all part of cognitive development when brain cells connect and grow. Your child will...

    • 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: The most time-efficient way of cleaning 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

    One thing I love about living in Tokyo is a plethora of healthy food choices available. Even when dining as a family, I always do my research online before visiting a restaurant to avoid surprises (although I...

    • Posted February 16, 2015
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  • Why Socio-Technological Literacy Matters in Today’s Education

    As a parent, I’ve been thinking about the education options out there and the choice I am making today because my child is a part of today and the future. Most people can drive a motor vehicle....

    • Posted January 22, 2015
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