Surge in School Reluctance in the New Term: Explaining Initial Home Responses to Prevent Prolongation [4/15 Online Live]

Pastel Communication Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Toshima-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Kayoko Yoshino), which operates 'Nicotto! Juku', an online parenting academy where mothers raising children with developmental disorders or in the gray zone can learn and consult anytime, will hold an online live event starting at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, under the theme 'Initial Responses Known Only by 30% of Mothers to Prevent Prolonged School Reluctance'. Details: https://desc-lab.com/nicotto202201/?prt0415 Hello. This is an announcement regarding the upcoming Nicotto! Live brought to you by 'Nicotto! Juku', an online parenting academy that believes a child gets closer to their dreams for every piece of conventional wisdom a mother throws away. In recent years, according to surveys by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, the number of absentee students has been on the rise, and cases of children feeling uncomfortable going to school are spreading even from the elementary school stage. April, when the new school year begins, is a time when tension and fatigue from environmental changes overlap, making school reluctance more likely to be observed. While many parents decide to wait and see, quite a few harbor anxieties such as, 'What if they become completely unable to go to school at this rate?' The way parents interact during these early stages can be the turning point that determines whether the situation will be prolonged. Therefore, we are holding an online live event themed 'Initial Responses to Prevent Prolonged School Reluctance'. Yuka Kitahana, a Developmental Science Communication Master Trainer who specializes in supporting children with strong anxiety and families dealing with separation anxiety, will take the stage. Based on her own parenting experience and her practical experience supporting many parents and children, she will explain concrete ways to interact at home. During the live session, we will sort out the background behind why school reluctance occurs and the impact that early-stage responses have thereafter. We will also introduce ways of interacting that can be practiced at home and specific phrases to use in situations where parents often feel lost. Furthermore, we will set aside time to answer questions from participants on the spot, deepening understanding that leads to practical application. The subsequent course of school reluctance can change significantly depending on the timing of the response and the method of interaction. Knowing the appropriate initial response can potentially reduce the burden on both the child and the parent. We hope this live event provides concrete hints for families facing such worries. ■ What you will gain from this live event - Understanding the background of school reluctance and the concept of initial response - Concrete ways of interacting that can be practiced at home - Hints on what to say in situations where responses are confusing - An opportunity to ask questions directly to the panelist ■ Recommended for - Parents troubled by their child's reluctance to attend school - Parents who are starting to worry about school reluctance - Those who feel anxious about environmental changes in the new term - Those who have doubts or anxieties about their responses so far ■ Speaker Introduction Yuka Kitahana Developmental Science Communication Master Trainer She guides families on practical interactions focusing on dealing with highly anxious children and maternal separation anxiety. She has been involved in supporting many parents and children. ■ Event Overview Title: 'Initial Responses Known Only by 30% of Mothers to Prevent Prolonged School Reluctance' Date & Time: Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 12:00 PM~ Delivery Method: Online live via Zoom webinar (Exclusive to Nicotto! Juku members) How to Participate: Please register for free via the URL below, log in, and join. https://desc-lab.com/nicotto202201/?prt0415 ~First Month Free Campaign in Progress~ Membership registration is required to view the live stream, but the first month's usage fee is free. This is a great opportunity to try it out, not only for those interested in this topic but also for first-time users of Nicotto! Live. 'Nicotto! Live' is an online live platform where parents facing parenting struggles can learn, think, and consult with peace of mind, without having to bear the daily burdens of parenting alone. We provide perspectives to gradually adjust parent-child relationships by reviewing parenting 'common sense' and 'how things should be', and introducing new parenting concepts and interactions that can be done right now. Held every Wednesday from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, with missed stream viewing available exclusively for members. You can watch without showing your face or using audio, and it's also possible to ask panelists questions via chat during the live stream. Pastel Research Institute