Fathering School 2026 Online Enrollment Begins!

The rate of men taking childcare leave has exceeded 40%, indicating that fathers' involvement in childcare is becoming common. However, many fathers express anxiety about raising children. To continue as active participants in childcare, connections among fathers are crucial. 'Fathering School,' where fathers can learn, support, empathize, and laugh together, will open again this term. This school offers an opportunity to deepen learning and build connections among fathers.

Fathering School 2026

6th Term Entrance Ceremony: June 21 (Sunday) 10:00-11:30, held online via Zoom. Orientation: Takashi Sano, Principal of FJ School. Class Leader Introduction: Kentaro Ogawa, Tsuyoshi Shibata, Masahiro Honda, Tomohiro Takahashi.

A: Four classes based on target age! ① Infant Stage Class Target: Fathers whose wives are pregnant or have children aged 0-1 year. 1st Session: June 28 (Sunday) 9:30-11:00 - Learn about changes in partners' bodies and minds before and after childbirth. 2nd Session: July 12 (Sunday) 9:30-11:00 - Learn how to build partnerships, especially important during infancy. 3rd Session: July 26 (Sunday) 9:30-11:00 - Talk with fathers who enjoy parenting - a time to share worries and joys.

② Terrible Twos Stage Class Target: Fathers with children aged around 2-4 years. 1st Session: June 27 (Saturday) 10:00-11:30 - Emotionally stable parenting - how to interact with children to foster their hearts. 2nd Session: July 11 (Saturday) 10:00-11:30 - Thorough research on the terrible twos - a prescription for fathers to support their children's emotional well-being. 3rd Session: July 25 (Saturday) 10:00-11:30 - Senior Fathers' Talk Session - Overcoming the terrible twos with senior fathers! Q&A and sharing practical tips.

③ Pre-Adolescent Stage Class Target: Fathers with elementary to junior high school children. 1st Session: June 30 (Tuesday) 20:30-22:00 - Adolescence is 'change,' not 'problem' (Baba family's case). 2nd Session: July 13 (Monday) 20:30-22:00 - Common traits of families where conversations continue during adolescence (Honda family, Mine family's case). 3rd Session: July 29 (Wednesday) 20:30-22:00 - School refusal is a 'process,' not a 'problem' (Yachi family's case).

④ Family Vision Class Target: Those who want to consider their family's future. 1st Session: July 5 (Sunday) 21:00-22:30 - Connecting society and ourselves - why talk about the future as a couple now? 2nd Session: July 19 (Sunday) 21:00-22:30 - Drawing a future vision: Life career design course for families. 3rd Session: August 2 (Sunday) 21:00-22:30 - Dialogue techniques for parenting couples: To know each other better. 4th Session: August 16 (Sunday) 21:00-22:30 - Sharing practices and declaring actions - enjoy the changes.

B: Elective Courses ☆ Choose 2 or more ・FJ School July 4 (Saturday) 10:00-11:30 - Cooking Club. ・FJ School July 5 (Sunday) 10:00-11:30 - Sex Education Class for Fathers - What can be done at home & parents' mindset. ・Main Man PJ August 1 (Saturday) 10:00-11:30 - What you should know about developmental disabilities. ・FJ School August 2 (Sunday) 10:00-11:30 - Picture Book Play Club. ・FJ School August 23 (Sunday) 10:00-11:30 - Interact with FJ School participants!

Capacity: 20 participants per class. Tuition Fee: 10,000 JPY per class (excluding consumption tax). Organizer: NPO Fathering Japan.

☆ Details on the Fathering School 2026 website! https://www.fathering-school.com/ ☆ Apply from the URL below! https://62f6479a.form.kintoneapp.com/public/f72d4f325895234f496abfc2891e3f2501bba7e07acee1430c396d8342eebcc2