Free Online Seminar for Parents Worried About Their Child's 'Gray Zone' Development – Hosted by Famione Learning on September 7

Famione, Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Yusuke Ishikawa), which operates the healthcare support service 'Famione' https://famione.com/benefit/ for corporate employee benefits and municipal resident support, will host a free online seminar titled 'For Parents Worried About the “Gray Zone?”' on September 7, 2026, through its online video content platform 'Famione Learning'.

▼ Full press release here

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Famione has expanded its support to cover overall family healthcare, receiving numerous inquiries from parents concerned about child-rearing and developmental issues. Recognizing these concerns as directly impacting caregivers’ work-life balance and mental well-being, the company has selected this as the theme for its latest seminar.

'Is my child in the gray zone?'—To parents feeling this anxiety or uncertainty, a speaker with extensive experience as a certified psychologist and clinical psychologist at child psychiatric clinics and developmental support centers will share practical insights on how to support their child’s growth without being overwhelmed by the term 'gray zone.' Let’s explore realistic, everyday strategies together—beyond diagnostic labels.

Registration (with archive access): https://famione.com/learning/event/parenting-grayzone/

■ Seminar Overview: 'For Parents Worried About the “Gray Zone?”'

【Date & Time】 September 7, 2026 (Mon) 12:00–13:00

【Target Audience】 Open to all (Free)

Employees of companies using Famione, municipal residents, and anyone interested in this topic

【Agenda】

Chapter 1: Developmental Disorders and the 'Gray Zone'

Chapter 2: How to Avoid Being Overwhelmed by the Term 'Gray Zone'

Chapter 3: How to Support Your Child’s Growth

Chapter 4: Q&A

【Format】 Online (Zoom Webinar) — Anonymous participation allowed, camera off

【Registration】 Please register via the form at the URL below:

https://famione.com/learning/event/parenting-grayzone/

※ We will answer submitted questions during the seminar as time permits

※ Archive access is available, so please register even if you cannot attend live

【Deadline】 September 7, 2026 (Mon) 12:00

【Speaker】 Sayaka Toda (Certified Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Famione, Inc.)



■ Speaker: Sayaka Toda (Certified Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Famione, Inc.)

With over 10 years of experience since her student days in home-visit support for children not attending school or experiencing social withdrawal. She has worked at child and family support centers, child psychiatric clinics, police juvenile divisions, Tokyo Metropolitan School Counselor programs, and developmental disorder support centers, providing counseling for children from infancy to adolescence and their families. At child psychiatric clinics and developmental support centers, she has conducted numerous psychological and intelligence assessments such as WISC, supported diagnostic evaluations for developmental disorders, and provided individual counseling for children.

Her consistent focus has been on supporting not just the child, but the entire family. Beyond simply reporting test scores, she has coordinated environmental adjustments and therapeutic support in collaboration with kindergartens and schools, and co-created 'support books' with parents and children.

She emphasizes working together with families to develop 'realistic strategies' that address the real, everyday challenges faced by children and parents—beyond idealistic theories.

■ Overview of the Employee Benefit Service 'Famione'
Dual Support: Organizational Culture Building × Individual Employee Support

The 'Famione' employee benefit service supports corporate health management, work-life balance, and women’s empowerment by enhancing employee literacy and fostering a supportive workplace culture through expert-led seminars and training, while also providing individual support via online health consultations.

Employees at companies using 'Famione' can consult with external licensed professionals—including nurses, psychologists, and career consultants—on various topics, anytime and anywhere online. By offering an environment where consultations are anonymous and confidential (not disclosed to the employer), the service enhances psychological safety and employee satisfaction. Early consultation also helps employees recognize their physical and mental conditions sooner, encouraging behavioral change and preventing health issues.

Additionally, professional instructors deliver customized seminars and training for all employees to improve organizational-wide literacy. About 70% of female employees desire greater understanding from supervisors and colleagues regarding women-specific health issues*1. By providing accurate knowledge to managers and non-affected employees, the service broadens support. Seminar themes can be customized according to each company’s needs and challenges*2.

Since September 2018, Famione has provided corporate benefit programs, introducing services to Odakyu Electric Railway and TBS Mutual Aid Association, and delivering seminars to Sony, All Nippon Airways (ANA), and Itochu Labor Union. For municipalities, services are provided nationwide—from prefectures like Nagasaki and Gunma, to core cities like Yokosuka (Kanagawa), Suginami and Setagaya (Tokyo), and Mihara (Hiroshima), down to towns and villages with populations in the tens of thousands.

※ This service does not constitute medical practice; no diagnosis or prescriptions are provided.

▶ Famione Corporate Employee Benefits Service https://famione.com/benefit

▶ Municipal 'Preconception LINE Support Program' https://famione.com/local/

*1 Source: Wellness Promotion Committee for Working Women (Tokyo Metropolitan Government, May 2023 survey of 3,500 working women in Tokyo and 200 corporate representatives)

*2 Covers diverse topics including infertility treatment basics, egg freezing and preconception care awareness, menstrual health, PMS, menopause, life planning, relationships, and mental wellness