Recommended by Yoshiaki Kojima! Special Edition of 'Words That Grow Children, Words That Negate Children' by Former NHK Caster Released

Discover 21 released 'Words That Grow Children, Words That Negate Children (Special Edition)' on May 24, 2026, authored by Hikari Amano with manga by Togetoge.

Hikari Amano, a former caster for NHK's 'Suku Suku Kosodate' and an expert who has addressed the concerns of over 56,000 parent-child pairs, explains daily phrases in manga format that make parenting easier and enhance a child's self-esteem.

Good Intentions Might Be Negating Your Child Hikari Amano advocates for 'acknowledging' (not necessarily 'praising') children. Through this manga-style guide, readers learn the difference between 'words that grow children' and 'words that negate them,' helping children become more autonomous.

A Bestselling Parenting Guide with 70,000 Copies Sold, Recommended by Celebrities! The book has received critical acclaim from celebrities including comedian Yoshiaki Kojima, Professor Emeritus of the University of Tokyo Hiroyuki Shiomi, and television personality Takeshi Tsuruno.

[Author Information] Hikari Amano: Representative Director of the NPO Parent-Child Communication Lab and freelance announcer. Leveraging her experience as an NHK parenting program caster, she serves as a communication advisor for families.