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 used by Kwansei Gakuin University (KGU). The excerpt, 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 text's meaning and grammatical points.
KGU, located in the Kansai region with main 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 KGU's Schools of Theology, Sociology, Economics, International Studies, and Education. The actual publisher, Kyogakusha based in Kyoto, specializes in compiling past university entrance exam papers to provide affordable study materials for high school students, typically around 17 years old, who may lack access to private tutoring.
DeGaetano expressed honor at the selection, noting KGU's meticulous attention to detail. 'I was impressed how they paid attention to every small detail in their inquiry, so the reprint process proved a smooth one,' she said. She emphasized the enduring relevance of the content: '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. This has been my message for over 30 years now.'
The Parent Coaching Institute, founded in 2000 by DeGaetano, is recognized as an innovative leader in family support. It offers 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, with a deadline of September 1. More information is available at www.ThePCI.org.
This reprint underscores the continued global concern over children's screen time and its effects on development, a topic that remains critical as technology becomes ever more integrated into daily life. The inclusion in a Japanese textbook also highlights the international reach of DeGaetano's work and the ongoing dialogue about balancing technology use with developmental needs.
