PCI Certified Parent Coach Christine Donavan Releases New Financial Literacy Parenting Guide

The Parent Coaching Institute (PCI) is proud to announce the release of From Allowance to Independence, a transformative new book by PCI Certified Parent Coach® Christine Donavan. Co-authored with Certified Financial Planner® Dylan Martin, the book integrates Donavan’s proven “Let, Lift, & Listen” framework to help parents navigate the often-challenging subject of money management with their children. By providing a clear, actionable system for teaching financial literacy, the book enables parents to move beyond basic mechanics and focus on fostering deeper, values-based conversations within the family unit.

This resource is designed to streamline the coaching process, allowing professionals to dedicate more time to personalized guidance rather than foundational instruction. Donavan emphasizes that by utilizing the book's framework, parents can effectively address entitlement and instill gratitude in children from toddlers to teens. The guide encourages families to view material assets not just as personal wealth, but as tools for contributing positively to the world, aligning with the core mission of the Parent Coaching Institute.

Gloria DeGaetano, founder of the PCI, praises the book for its unique focus on the why of financial responsibility. As the industry pioneer, the PCI continues to set the gold standard for parent coaching by supporting experts like Donavan. The organization remains dedicated to its strength-based model, offering world-class certification programs for family professionals who are committed to empowering parents to raise confident, conscious, and financially literate children.