The Parent Coaching Institute (PCI) announced that PCI Founder and CEO Gloria DeGaetano has had a selection from her book Screen Smarts reprinted in a Japanese textbook published by Kyogakusha. Kwansei Gakuin University (KGU) will include the excerpt in two editions: one current through 2027 and another for 2027-2029. The reprint features a simple Japanese translation and explanation of the section titled 'As Children Grow: Screen Influence,' designed to help high school students grasp its meaning and difficult grammatical points.
KGU, a prestigious university located in the Kansai region with campuses in Nishinomiya, Sanda, Osaka, and Tokyo, partners with 320 universities and 60 organizations worldwide. The 2027-2029 edition is published in affiliation with KGU's Schools of Theology, Sociology, Economics, International Studies, and Education. Kyogakusha, based in Kyoto, specializes in publishing collections of past university entrance exams, providing authentic materials at affordable prices for high school students who may lack access to private tutoring.
DeGaetano expressed her honor at being contacted by KGU, noting their attention to detail and smooth reprint process. She highlighted that the selected section on screen influence remains relevant: '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 message has been central to her work for over 30 years and is integral to the parent coach training program she developed.
The Parent Coaching Institute, recognized as an innovative world leader in family support, offers a year-long online Parent Coach Certification® program in affiliation with Southern New Hampshire University. Applications are being accepted for the 2026 Fall Term, beginning mid-September, with a deadline of September 1. For more information, visit www.ThePCI.org.
