Abstract

"Touch" is the ultimate form of communication, backed by science.

Supervised by an author who has taught "touch care" to over 2,900 parent-child pairs, and experts, this book offers hope and peace of mind to all parents struggling with child-rearing.

Touch care is a care method that promotes physical and mental relaxation through touch, providing a sense of security and healing. This book explains the effects of touch in easy-to-understand language and illustrations, based on scientific evidence.

It's packed with touch care methods that can be easily implemented even on busy weekdays! It not only explains how to perform touch care, but also the important things to remember when touching, so you'll realize the "essence of parenting" and find joy and peace in parenting.

This book will help parent-child interactions become irreplaceable memories and treasures that will last a lifetime.

[Book Features]
- Ideal for ages 1 to 9! Also great for supporting children from age 10 through adolescence.
- From gently placing your hand to firm touching, this book is packed with touches that can be incorporated into everyday life.
- The skin is an important organ that connects the mind and body and also receives love and a sense of security.
- The power of physical contact will enrich parent-child communication!

Author’s Information

Author: Yumi Kozakai, CEO of Orange Moment Co., Ltd., President of Precious Touch Care Association, Head of Baby Massage Class 2525 with You, Certified Baby Massage Trainer of the Japan Baby & Child Care Association (JABC),

Born in Tokyo in 1975. Graduated from the Department of Education, Faculty of Letters, Sophia University (now the Department of Education, Faculty of Human Sciences). After working for 16 years in the Human Resources and Public Relations departments of Suntory Holdings Limited, she obtained qualifications as a baby massage and touch care instructor. She also learned various touch care techniques from Tina Allen, a world authority on touch care. She has instructed over 2,900 parent-child pairs and trained approximately 280 instructors both in Japan and overseas. Her mission is to "spread the importance of loving touch and improve the world in which children live." She is a mother of two.

Supervisor: Hajime Yamaguchi, Professor of Clinical Developmental Psychology, School of Liberal Arts, J. F. Oberlin University, Ph.D. in Human Sciences.

Born in Shizuoka Prefecture in 1967. Completed her doctoral studies at the Graduate School of Human Sciences, Waseda University. He specializes in health psychology and somatic psychology. He is currently researching the effects of touch and oxytocin. His many books include "The Healing Power of Hands" and "People are Healed by the Skin" (both published by Soshisha Bunko), "The Mystery of Skin Sensation" (Kodansha Bluebacks), and "Children's Brains are in the Skin" (Kobunsha Shinsho).