New Book Released: 'The Ultimate Self-Propulsion: A Non-Coercive Parenting Method That Led Two Children to Pass the University of Tokyo Entrance Exam Without Cram Schools' by a Working Mom

Impress Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Takashi Takahashi), part of the Impress Group, is pleased to announce the publication of 'The Ultimate Self-Propulsion: A Non-Coercive Parenting Method That Led Two Children to Pass the University of Tokyo Entrance Exam Without Cram Schools' (Author: Jun Manatsu) through Impress NextPublishing.

'The Ultimate Self-Propulsion'

https://nextpublishing.jp/isbn/9784295604693

Author: Jun Manatsu
Retail Price: E-book 1,600 JPY (excl. tax) / Print edition 2,300 JPY (excl. tax)
E-book Format: EPUB3
Print Specifications: A5 / Color / 258 pages
ISBN: 978-4-295-60469-3
Publisher: Impress NextPublishing

<<Overview and Content>>

This book provides parenting tips for busy dual-income families on how to foster 'self-propulsion'—the ability for children to think, learn, and act on their own.

While working full-time, the author raised two children who both successfully passed the entrance exam for the University of Tokyo on their first attempt. This was achieved not through elite tutoring or excessive exam preparation, but through daily habits, encouraging words, creating an environment that nurtures curiosity, and fostering a proactive attitude toward learning.

The book explains what parents should focus on at each growth stage, from infancy to high school. Drawing on personal experiences with both junior high and high school entrance exams, the author shares methods for learning without over-reliance on cram schools, how to interact with children without coercion, and how to build a home environment that fosters self-efficacy and language skills.

This book offers practical wisdom for parents who want to help their children carve out their own paths in life, teaching 'life skills' that go beyond mere exam success.

<<Table of Contents>>

Introduction
Prologue: What kind of person do you want your child to become?
Chapter 1: The Importance of Infancy
Chapter 2: Early Elementary School Years
Chapter 3: Middle to Late Elementary School Years
Chapter 4: Junior High School: Building Perseverance
Chapter 5: High School: The Need for Self-Propulsion
Chapter 6: University Entrance Exams
Chapter 7: The Mindset of a Parent
Conclusion

<<About the Author>>

Jun Manatsu
Writer and essayist. A working mother whose two children passed the University of Tokyo entrance exams. She shares parenting essays and advice on note, supporting families through her experiences with entrance exams and child-rearing. She holds a degree from Hokkaido University and has over 30 years of experience in local government, where she specialized in child policy and education.

<<Available Stores>>

E-book: Amazon Kindle Store, Rakuten Kobo, Apple Books, Kinokuniya Kinoppy, Google Play Store, honto, Sony Reader Store, BookLive!, BOOK☆WALKER
Print Edition: Amazon.co.jp