BELLINGHAM, WA — The Parent Coaching Institute (PCI) announced that its founder and CEO, Gloria DeGaetano, has had a portion of her book "Screen Smarts" reprinted in a Japanese textbook published by Kyogakusha and used by Kwansei Gakuin University (KGU). The selection, titled "As Children Grow: Screen Influence," will appear in two editions — one current through 2027 and another for the 2027-2029 term — complete with a Japanese translation and grammatical explanations for high school students.
KGU, located in the Kansai region with campuses in Nishinomiya, Sanda, Osaka, and Tokyo, is a prestigious institution that partners with 320 universities and 60 organizations worldwide. The 2027-2029 edition is published in affiliation with several schools, including Theology, Sociology, Economics, International Studies, and Education. Kyogakusha, based in Kyoto, specializes in compiling authentic university entrance exam papers at affordable prices for high school students around age 17 who lack access to private tutoring.
DeGaetano expressed her honor at being contacted by KGU, noting the university's meticulous attention to detail, which made the reprint process smooth. "I was delighted that they chose the selection regarding screen influence," she said. "Although 'Screen Smarts' is an older book, the research still stands today with our complex technology: 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."
DeGaetano's message about screen time has been central to her work for over three decades and remains a core component of the parent coach training program she developed at PCI. The Parent Coaching Institute is recognized as an innovative world leader in family support, attracting highly skilled professionals to its year-long, online Parent Coach Certification® program. Offered in affiliation with Southern New Hampshire University, the program enrolls family support professionals through an application process. Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Fall Term, beginning mid-September, with a deadline of September 1. More information is available at www.ThePCI.org.
The inclusion of DeGaetano's work in a Japanese textbook underscores the global relevance of her research on screen influence. As technology becomes increasingly pervasive, her insights serve as a reminder of the importance of balancing screen time with real-world experiences for healthy child development. This reprint not only validates her long-standing advocacy but also extends its reach to a new generation of students and educators in Japan.
