The secret to hands-off parenting: “Watching Over Your Children” now on sale (9/10).
Yamato Shobo Co., Ltd. Press release: September 8, 2025 To Members of the Press “Watching Over Your Children,” the secret to hands-off parenting, is now on sale (9/10). For everyone struggling with their children Yamato Shobo Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Yamato Satoshi) will release “Watching Over Children” (written by Tanaka Shigeki) on September 10, 2025. Image
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Children will develop on their own just by watching over them: A new parenting guide This book, written by the author, who has counseled many parents and children as a doctor and clinical psychologist for over 20 years, conveys the message, with plenty of examples, that “believing in and watching over your child, rather than trying to change them,” is what nurtures a child’s mind and puts parents at ease. ◎Recommended by Mari Watanabe! “What parents can do for their children as they walk their own paths is to trust them and watch over them. There are times when it’s difficult, but this book is like a talisman that supports me as I face my anxieties.” “If I don’t guide my child, he won’t be happy.” Is this anxiety tormenting parents and children? Many parents worry that if they don’t help and guide their children, they won’t be able to be happy in the future. This feeling can lead them to nag or give them endless instructions. However, the author, reflecting on her more than 20 years of counseling experience and raising four children, says, “Rather than trying to change your child, it’s far more important to have fun with them.” The “watchful parenting” advocated in this book does not mean that parents proactively solve problems. It also does not mean leaving children alone. Rather, parents create an environment where their children feel safe at home, and pay attention to what their children are interested in, what they enjoy, and what they are struggling with. And they are there for them. This type of interaction is called “watchful parenting.” And that time will become the foundation for continuing to support your child in the future. ◎Start by “not nagging” The author recommends refraining from nagging in counseling. Parents who have tried it have reported numerous changes, such as, “My child has started staying in the living room after meals,” and “He has started talking to me about his friends and school.” By stopping nagging, parents themselves are relieved of the pressure to “be strong,” and their parent-child relationships become warmer. Table of Contents 1. Don’t nag 2. Grandma’s teachings 3. Before asking, “What do you want to do?” 4. Words that truly encourage children 5. Who should accept reality, the child or the parent? 6. When children begin to expand their “world” 7. Why doesn’t my child talk? 8. “Isn’t the way things are now okay?” 9. Be open to what your child has to say 10. How to prolong the rebellious phase 11. In the middle of a snowstorm, he caught a train going in the opposite direction. 12. To appreciate a child’s growth. 13. For whom do you do it? 14 Children who are only concerned with results 15 Why do I have to do such meaningless things! 16 Just listening 17 “Thank you, Mom, for everything.” 18 A place where greetings, communication, and tidying up are unnecessary 19. The time it takes to get your child to bed is like a battlefield. 20. If you want a second bowl of rice, you’d better spend 15 minutes playing games. 21. Whose feelings are at the center of attention? 22. Only my parents thought, “That’s a shame!” 23. Even if I don’t have a regular lifestyle. 24. Even my grandchildren are on their own. 25. Don’t use violence when scolding your child. 26. My son invites me to go camping. 27. When you want to give advice. 28 My daughter doesn’t bring money into the household 29 Losing is winning 30 The luxury of parenting: deliberately letting your child be spoiled 31. When my son tells me he’s engaged on Day 0 32. “What should I do about my dad?” 33. Just let go of prejudice 34. Becoming an ally without asking the reason 35. Happy New Year, good morning 36. The strength of a departing figure 37 Gratitude to parents Author Biography Shigeki Tanaka 1965 Born in Tokyo in 1997. Raised in Tokushima Prefecture from the age of four until graduating from high school. Graduated from Kyoto University’s Faculty of Medicine. Completed the doctoral program (majoring in psychology) at Kyoto University’s Graduate School of Letters, earning a Doctor of Literature. Until March 2010, he was a professor in the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Human Studies, Jin-ai University, and director of the university’s attached Psychological Clinical Center. Since March 2012, he has been working in community medicine and counseling as a doctor and clinical psychologist at Sahogawa Clinic in Nara City. His books include “Believing in Children” (Saihatesha), “Words that Make Children Happy” (Diamond Inc.), “Being There to Be Left” (Nippon Hyoronsha), and “What Adults Should Keep in Mind When Dealing with Children’s School Refusal” (Beans Net). Book Summary Book Title: Watching Over Children Author: Shigeki Tanaka Release date: September 10, 2025 Format: 46 format Number of pages: 272 Price: 1,760 yen (tax included) Publisher: Daiwa Shobo Co., Ltd.
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