190 Parenting and Coaching

Have you ever wondered how coaching tools could completely transform the way you parent?

This episode is an honest look at the realities of parenting, the guilt we carry, the mistakes we make, and the tools coaching gives us to navigate it all. We're not perfect parents, and we’re not trying to be. But through coaching, we’ve found more compassion for ourselves, more connection with our children, and more courage to parent in alignment with who we are.

As coaches and as parents, we often find ourselves reflecting on how deeply intertwined those two identities have become. In this episode, we explore how coaching has shaped the way we parent, and how those tools have helped us not only survive the hard days, but show up more consciously, compassionately, and confidently for our children.

We dive into how self-awareness, developed through coaching, allows us to notice our triggers, pause before reacting, and respond in ways that align with our values rather than our overwhelm. we shared stories of bedtime meltdowns and spaghetti bolognese disasters, and how coaching has taught me to stop, breathe, and ask myself: What’s really going on for me in this moment?

We talked about how coaching allows us to support our children in developing emotional literacy, self-awareness, and resilience. Rather than jumping in to fix things when our children face challenges at school or with friends, we’re now more likely to ask thoughtful questions, ones that invite them to explore their feelings, make decisions, and develop their own solutions.

We also explored the value of affirmations and belief work with our kids, how just shifting internal messaging from “I can’t do this” to “I can do this” has helped our children succeed in big and small ways, like learning to ride a bike or preparing for cross country races.

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Timestamps

00:00 – 02:30 – Why we’re talking about parenting on the podcast for the first time 02:31 – 05:15 – Reacting vs. Responding: Managing triggers through coaching 05:16 – 08:40 – The power of being a role model and articulating emotions 08:41 – 11:10 – The role of questions vs. solutions in parenting 11:11 – 13:58 – Bike riding, belief-shifting, and building resilience 13:59 – 16:45 – Emotional literacy and supporting our children’s self-expression 16:46 – 20:30 – Why self-care isn’t selfish and overcoming parental guilt 20:31 – 24:10 – How values-based coaching influences family life 24:11 – 26:00 – Justice, identity, and raising value-led children 26:01 – 29:15 – Coaching helps parents go from confusion to clarity 29:16 – 32:20 – Embracing imperfection and the gift of coaching in parenting 32:21 – End – Final reflections and how to get started with your coaching journey

Key Lessons:

Coaching develops emotional regulation: It gives parents the tools to pause, reflect, and respond rather than react from stress or exhaustion. Kids don’t need fixing, they need listening: Coaching encourages curiosity and open questions that help children work through problems and feelings. Beliefs shape behaviour: Teaching kids to reframe limiting beliefs into empowering ones builds confidence and resilience. Modelling matters: The way we treat ourselves teaches our children how to care for their own wellbeing. Values drive connection: Naming and living family values helps children understand their emotions and actions. Self-care is not selfish: Looking after ourselves enables us to show up as the kind of parent we want to be. Coaching tools benefit the whole family: From affirmations to emotional check-ins, these techniques promote stronger, healthier relationships.

Keywords:

Coaching and parenting, How coaching helps parents, Coaching tools for mums and dads, Emotional regulation for parents, Belief work with children, Parent coaching techniques, Family values and emotional literacy, Coaching for self-care, How to parent without guilt, Mindful parenting through coaching,

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