Parent Coaching Institute Founder's Book Excerpt Reprinted in Japanese University Textbook

The Parent Coaching Institute (PCI) has announced that a portion of founder Gloria DeGaetano's book, Screen Smarts, has been reprinted in a Japanese textbook used by Kwansei Gakuin University (KGU). The selection, titled "As Children Grow: Screen Influence," will appear in two publications: one current through 2027 and another for the 2027-2029 edition. The reprint includes a Japanese translation and explanation to help high school students understand the text's meaning and grammatical points.

KGU, a prestigious institution in the Kansai region with campuses in Nishinomiya, Sanda, Osaka, and Tokyo, partners with 320 universities and 60 organizations worldwide. The forthcoming 2027-2029 edition will be published by Kyogakusha, based in Kyoto, in affiliation with KGU's Schools of Theology, Sociology, Economics, International Studies, and Education. Kyogakusha specializes in publishing authentic university entrance exam papers at affordable prices, making them accessible to high school students who may not afford private tutoring.

DeGaetano expressed her honor at being contacted by KGU, noting their attention to detail and the smooth reprint process. She emphasized the continued relevance of her message: "The more children stare into a two-dimensional flat surface, the less their brain develops optimally. Tech cannot do what sensory and lived experiences do to help little humans flourish." This principle is integral to the parent coach training program she developed.

The Parent Coaching Institute, founded in 2000, is recognized as an innovative leader in family support. It offers a year-long online Parent Coach Certification® program, affiliated with Southern New Hampshire University. Applications are being accepted for the 2026 Fall Term, with a deadline of September 1. For more information, visit www.ThePCI.org.