The software is based on a TV show and it contains tips on how to play with a young child with a 176 suggestions. Some of them are pretty obvious like peek-a-boo, but Sukusuku Kosodate DS has a frightful twist on it. Instead of covering your face, you can pretend to be a ghost, scare your child (as hilariously illustrated in the picture), then comfort him afterwards. Got it!

On top of game lessons there is a database of children’s songs and a touch screen picture book. See, Sukusuku Kosodate DS isn’t just for parents. There are mini-games designed for parents and kids. Probably the most interesting part about Sukusuku Kosodate DS is it includes a journal where you can jot memories about the joys of parenthood. Imagining a family huddling around a DS Lite flipping through the memories is an amusing thought.