Parent Coaching Institute

10/30/2025

"With regular doses of positive mental imagery, the tough times shape and strengthen us. And pretty soon, challenges morph into opportunities to bring out the best in ourselves and in our children." -Gloria DeGaetano, Founder and CEO of PCI

Check out Gloria's recent article, Mental Imagery: 3 Ways Great Parents Actualize the Power of Visualization, published on Your Zen Mama!

https://www.yourzenmama.com/new-blog/mental-imagery-3-ways-great-parents-actualize-the-power-of-visualization-by-gloria-degaetano?rq=gloria%20degaetano

10/29/2025

A new study from the Pew Research Center reveals that the use of YouTube has significantly increased for children under 2 over the last 5 years — with now 62% of parents reporting that their infant watches the app.

https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2025/10/08/how-parents-manage-screen-time-for-kids/

10/20/2025

PCI warmly welcomes Samaya Darghouth El Moghrabi, PCI Certified Parent Coach® to our global website directory!

With a background in education, Samaya has worked with students and parents in Lebanon, Qatar, and now Canada. Her path to parent coaching started from a desire to support parents outside of the classroom. Through her training with the PCI, Samaya has learned to help parents identify their strengths, build confidence, and create meaningful, lasting change in their family lives.

Samaya says, “I’m convinced that each parent already possesses the know-how and the tools needed to spark change within their household. My purpose isn’t to lecture or hand out prescriptions: it’s to walk alongside you. Together we’ll uncover the strengths that're already at work, reframe difficulties as chances to grow, and map out actions that honor the values your family holds dear.”

When working with Samaya you can expect a safe and supportive space, focus on both parenting and self-care, as well as practical tools and lasting results.

If you are ready to start a calmer, healthier, and more connected parenting journey, you can schedule a complementary coaching session with Samaya by visiting: https://www.thepci.org/findcoach/darghouth-samaya

10/10/2025

Our AI dilemmas keep mounting!

If you don’t use AI, will you become invisible on the internet—maybe? How would Jane Goodall approach our AI dilemmas and more decisions?

10/10/2025

"Parenting is about being present, don't forget that. You need energy and clarity to be fully present. Taking care of oneself is one way to accomplish all of those goals."
-Samaya Darghouth El Moghrabi

The next time you wonder if you "deserve" some alone time, keep in mind that children thrive when their parents do well. PCI Certified Parent Coach® Samaya Darghouth El Moghrabi shares about the importance of self-care in her article, "Self-Care in Parenting: Taking Care of Yourself Means Taking Care of Your Kids."

Take a few minutes to read - your future self will thank you. 💫
👉 https://www.thepci.org/articles/el-Moghrabi_SelfCareInParenting.htm

10/08/2025

ChatGPT is rolling out parental controls including choosing whether their teen can send and receive direct messages, and the ability to control whether there is an uninterrupted feed of content while scrolling.

Check out their full list of tools and resources to support families and to keep teens safe at the link below:

🔗https://openai.com/index/introducing-parental-controls/?utm_source=thedeepview&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=are-ai-models-the-future-of-fashion&_bhlid=72ac8bcb9c0224cfe52851a6ec446ed066b5267d

10/03/2025

Invitation to Parents: Free Webinar Oct. 9
Parenting teens and young adults can be challenging—and many families share these struggles. We will be discussing staying connected to your teen in challenging times and resolving tech issues, among other topics of parents' interest. Take our Survey to let us know what specific topic/s you would like to discuss: https://forms.gle/QnJxwYAc5TxfK4WH6

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/2025parenting

Join us to unpack key skills, explore helpful resources, and connect for better outcomes.

09/18/2025

📣Calling all parents and caregivers of children ages 0-5📣

Join Sara Perna PCI Certified Parent Coach® with Sara Perna Parent Coaching and David Green, CEO and Clinical Director at Creative Wonders Therapy for an evening focused on:
Understanding the Importance of Parent Coaching in Early Intervention (EI) and the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE).

The workshop is a great opportunity for parents in the EI or CPSE process; families waiting for evaluation services; caregivers who want to be more involved and confident; and anyone interested in becoming a more empowered advocate for their child.

🔗Link to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScnu7PE_wXqRGdBK4-4fnLDClYLO5MV3dgMD9urAbwpUeFSag/viewform

09/11/2025

We are excited to welcome Tara Mallon PCI Certified Parent Coach® to our global website directory!

Tara brings her expertise from special education, school leadership, and being a learning specialist to her practice. She helps parents provide the right support for their child whether it is managing challenging behaviors, navigating a disability, or conquering battles with technology. Tara says, “parent coaching helps you nourish relationships and set up systems that allow all family members to thrive. My approach is values-aligned, strengths-based, and places you and your family at the center.”

To learn more about Tara’s passion for helping parents or to schedule a complementary coaching session, please visit: https://www.thepci.org/findcoach/mallon-tara