The Parent Coaching Institute (PCI) has launched a new initiative called the Parent Success Initiative, featuring Technology Success Stories where parents share their experiences and strategies for managing technology use in their families. The program, announced on January 20, 2026, is built on the belief that parents' voices are essential in addressing technology-related challenges.
Gloria DeGaetano, CEO and founder of PCI, emphasized the value of peer-to-peer learning. 'What is more inspiring, telling and effective than parents themselves sharing what works for them?' she asked. The initiative includes audio interviews with parents, accompanied by written summaries on the PCI website. Topics range from managing screen time for toddlers to navigating social media issues with teens.
One featured story involves Reem, a mother who realized that allowing her 3-year-old to use screens to keep him occupied was actually worsening his behavior. Through observation and following her instincts, she found alternative strategies that improved his cooperation. She noted, 'It's so much easier to do than you would ever expect. And I swear it's magic.' The initiative supports parent stories with relevant research; for example, a link to sobering data shows that more than 4 hours of daily screen time for babies and toddlers increases the risk of autistic symptoms.
Upcoming interviews include parents of teens and Tierney Boggs, a PCI Certified Parent Coach and author of a children's book and a book for parents. Boggs, a mother of three, will discuss how she and her husband adjust screen time rules as their children grow and what they have learned about their values.
DeGaetano highlighted the practical value of the resource: 'Parents have so much wisdom and creativity in giving their children the best that they can. Our Technology Success Stories resource is an exciting endeavor because parents are sharing inspiring real-world ideas—not pie in the sky mandates from experts.' The Parent Coaching Institute, founded in 2000, offers a year-long online Parent Coach Certification program in affiliation with Southern New Hampshire University. Applications for the 2026 Spring Term are being accepted until February 1, 2026. For more information, visit www.ThePCI.org.
