Co-host of "The Konnichiwa Podcast" Dan Yoder trades tips with Bobby on how to raise the perfect multicultural, well-rounded, native-level bilingual children in an episode that might AGE HORRIBLY. Listen now, then check back in 10-15 years to find out.Ollie recommends a river cruise that maybe should have been included on our vaccine ep with Lisa Du.Bobby looks at a how the JET Programme's first foray into the River Cruise industry is more of the same from them.Topics discussed on this episode range from:The best childcare gear brand to show off your Dad-skillsHow often Dan washes his hands (for the first ever SOAPY soap talk)What Dan's podcast "The Konnichiwa Podcast" sets out to do and accomplishes How the bilingual conversations on that podcast are great ways to simulate real world language trainingThe benefits of having a family vs. notHow non-traditionally Japanese families and children are starting to be featured more in the mediaHow Dan feels about introducing Ollie to his progenyWhen the student becomes the teacher in terms of bilingual familiesHow you can't always tell if kids are bad at language because they're not getting the right education... or because they're kidsThe unique situation Dan is in, re: English/Japanese bilingualismHow the cultural background your raised with affects the How people try to have a 100% English home-environment, and whether or not that division is something we should try forHow Dan tries to support his daughters bilingual upbringingHow having lived in Japan when he was a child gave Dan an insight into his daughter's experiencesThe cons of International School if you're living in JapanBlaming your parents for not making sure you learned stuffThe expectations placed on "international families"How to balance parenting with your child's right to chooseHow mixed-race children in Japan deal with the way Japan sees themThe REGRETTING MY OWN LIFE-DECISIONS style of ParentingWhite people complaining about being discriminated against in JapanThe double-edged sword of "wanting attention" versus "getting unwanted attention"What Dan would LIKE to incorporate about Japanese culture into his parentingHow to supplement a child's moral and social upbringing in a country that's a bit behind on things like gender equality or diversity and inclusion issuesExtras are good stuff, yo! Get them by becoming a member here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/japanbyrivercruiseTopics discussed on the Extras:The Koni-pod origin story and how it's seeming consistency is by designWhat goes into working out a good podcast formulaBobby and Ollie's toxic-masculine dynamicPros and cons of WILD SHIFTS in conversation topicsGenocideDomestic terrorismWhen, exactly, "genocide" really got goingWhy people kill other peopleBalancing podcasting with parentingWhat Dan's daughter have in common with Joe and Caseys' wivesHow merch complicates your podcast business relationshipThe podcast New Year's cardsThe start-up Dan founded with his brother and how they've navigated the pandemicHow covid related pivots have worked out better for some businesses than othersWhat Ollie and Dan think of Fukuoka's startup ecosystemHow murder and disaster followed Ollie around FukuokaHave something you'd like to say? Send us a fax at japanbyrivercruise.comor Tweet to us at @jbrcpodContent linksThe Episode of Koni-Pod featuring Bobby The Episode about Hot Items of 2020Social Media Links:Daniel Yoder: The Konnichiwa Podcast | Instagram | TwitterOllie Horn: Twitter | InstagramBobby Judo: Twitter | Instagram | YouTube

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