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Navigating Parenthood and Work: Insights from Seizuki Kishihata

On May 10, 2026, a transformative seminar titled "Survival Techniques for Working Parents" will take place at the Creo Osaka Childcare Center in Osaka. Organized by With Midwife, a company led by Seizuki Kishihata, a nurse and entrepreneur, the seminar aims to address the pressing challenges faced by modern working parents. The event will draw from Kishihata's newly published book, _Survival Guide for Working Parents_, released in March 2026, which discusses the complex balancing act of managing career ambitions alongside parenting responsibilities.

The Importance of This Seminar

In recent years, initiatives like the 2015 Promotion of Women's Participation and Advancement in the Workplace Act, the Working Style Reform of 2018, and the revised Childcare and Family Care Leave Act of 2022 have created a supportive framework for working parents. However, despite these advancements, societal pressures have often led to the expectation that juggling work and family life should be effortless. Yet, many parents find themselves overwhelmed, expressing feelings of exhaustion and stress, stating:

• - "I'm always at my physical limit."
• - "I have no time to consider my career."
• - "Even though we both try hard, my partner and I struggle to coordinate our efforts."

This seminar seeks to combat these feelings of isolation, marital strain, and career uncertainty by introducing structured approaches rather than relying on mere determination or motivation.

What Attendees Will Gain

Rather than offering simplistic solutions to balance working and parenting, this seminar provides participants with lifelong strategies to alleviate their daily struggles. Attendees can expect to learn about:

• - Understanding the underlying issues of working parent fatigue.
• - Strategies for making informed decisions about careers and family.
• - Enhancing the quality of family meetings and dialogues.
• - Practical ways to use time effectively and creatively.
• - The importance of building a support network.
• - Long-term family planning that prioritizes health and well-being.

The seminar is designed to foster interaction and engagement among participants, encouraging them to articulate their unique approaches to achieving work-family balance through group discussions and practical activities.

Event Details

• - Event Name: Gender Equality Seminar: Survival Techniques for Working Parents
• - Date: May 10, 2026
• - Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
• - Location: Creo Osaka Childcare Center, Osaka City, Tenjinbashi
• - Capacity: 50 spots (first-come-first-served basis)
• - Target Audience: Open to all, especially those currently raising children
• - Participation Fee: Free
• - Childcare Availability: Yes (for children aged 3 months to 3rd grade, limited spots, free)
• - Registration: Via the Creo Osaka website here

Additionally, before the seminar, attendees can read an introductory excerpt from Kishihata's book on a special website dedicated to providing insights from the book to prepare for the event.

Book Information

• - Title: _Survival Guide for Working Parents: Life Strategies for Those Who Value Both Work and Family_
• - Author: Seizuki Kishihata
• - Publisher: Bunkyosha
• - Release Date: March 5, 2026
• - Price: 1,958 yen (tax included)
• - ISBN: 978-4-86845-048-1
• - Purchase Link (Amazon): here

About the Speaker

Seizuki Kishihata is the CEO of With Midwife and a practicing midwife. Her career has revolved around supporting individuals balancing work and significant life events. Since founding With Midwife in 2019, she has been at the forefront of providing support services for working parents, drawing on the feedback from thousands of parents to develop her guiding principles. Kishihata's aim is to create a non-judgmental environment for families, recognizing the silent challenges many face regarding parenthood and career.

Official Website: With Midwife