The Parent Coaching Institute (PCI) announced that PCI Founder and CEO Gloria DeGaetano has had a portion of her book Screen Smarts 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 grasp the meaning and grammatical points.
KGU, located in the Kansai region with its main campus in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, is a prestigious university that partners with 320 universities and 60 organizations worldwide. DeGaetano expressed her honor at being contacted by KGU, noting their attention to detail and the smooth reprint process.
The 2027-2029 edition is published by Kyogakusha, based in Kyoto, and affiliated with KGU's Schools of Theology, Sociology, Economics, International Studies, and Education. Kyogakusha specializes in publishing collections of past university entrance exams, making them affordable for high school students who may lack access to private tutoring.
DeGaetano highlighted the enduring relevance of the selected content: '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 at PCI.
The Parent Coaching Institute is a world leader in family support, offering a year-long online Parent Coach Certification® program in affiliation with Southern New Hampshire University. Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Fall Term, starting mid-September, with a deadline of September 1. More information is available at www.ThePCI.org.
