“This book is a powerful financial toolkit, with inspiration on every page. Grounded in best parenting practices, it helps kids of all ages develop a healthy relationship with money. The results? Responsible, accountable kids and relaxed, confident parents!” —Gloria DeGaetano, Founder, Parent Coaching Institute

From Allowance to Independence gives parents a practical approach, rooted in wisdom, for helping children of all ages develop lifelong money skills. Written by a PCI Certified Parent Coach® and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, this book combines real-world budgeting tools with relational guidance. As you walk alongside your children using the provided proven framework, you’ll feel confident that they are prepared to manage their finances and become wise financial stewards.

Most parents want their children to grow up knowing how to budget, save, spend wisely, and give generously. We all deal with money daily, and when it’s not handled well, it can become a burden. You’ll discover effective strategies for preparing your children to approach their finances with confidence and strong values.

The parenting istruction manual you always wanted is finally here!  Whether you are dealing with toddler tantrums, teenage substance abuse, disrespect, failing grades, technology addiction, refusal to do chores, sibling rivalry or any other challenge that your children might throw at you, this foundational book will give you the approach you need.

Filled with touching and sometimes humorous stories that clearly illustrate how this framework works in real families, this book will enable you to join the thousands of parents who have rediscovered the peace and joy of parenting by simply understanding and focusing on this basic framework.

• LET the consequences do the teaching
• LIFT your children with honest and sincere appreciation
• LISTEN to words and emotions

Coach Christine clearly explains and illustrates how this framework is the only strategy you will ever need, in any circumstance and with any child.