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What Is Parent Coaching?
Kiva Schuler • Jun 13, 2023
What Is Parent Coaching?

Discover the Transformational Power of Parent Coaching

Unleash the potential of your parenting approach with parent coaching. 

Parent Coaching is an interactive and transformative process that equips parents with the tools and insights to nurture their relationships with their children. So many parents (maybe you?!?!) know that they want to parent differently than the way they were parented but are struggling to meet this challenge in the day-to-day. 


Rather than resorting to parenting patterns from their upbringing, parent coaching empowers parents to craft their unique parenting style based on their personal values and beliefs. Parent coaches teach parents skills and strategies that
create more connection and cooperation and provide accountability and support to integrate these new skills. This process enables parents to confront and overcome generational trauma, fostering a profound, fulfilling bond within the family.


A parenting coach is your ally, guiding you through your journey, celebrating your triumphs, and supporting you during challenging times. With empathy and understanding, they introduce fresh perspectives and strategies to help you navigate parenting from a place of love, clarity, and connection.


What Does a Parenting Coach Do?

Entering parenthood, we often carry specific notions about how we envision ourselves as parents. The reality, however, may not align with these preconceived plans. Parenting challenges can take us by surprise, our reactions may not be what we hoped for, and our envisioned parenting environment might seem elusive. A parent coach steps in during these times, offering crucial support to facilitate positive changes and foster the bond you yearn for with your family.


A parent coach comprehends that no single solution fits all parenting scenarios. Instead, they work closely with you, taking into account the intricacies of your unique situation, values, and experiences. Rather than attempting to "fix" your child or you, a parent coach focuses on understanding your strengths, aiding you to evolve as a family from a place of empowerment and encouragement.


A parent coach doesn't dictate how you should parent. They respect your values, priorities, and goals, providing the necessary accountability, nurturing reflections, and feedback that allows you to actualize your parenting vision.

Going beyond mere instruction, your parenting coach enhances your understanding of child development and the latest research in the field, bolstering your confidence and capability as a parent.


A parent coach guides you through your parenting journey, recommending new strategies, fostering empathetic listening, and suggesting resources that can help you address problems in a manner that resonates with your family dynamic. Most parenting coaching services are rendered by certified professionals trained in effective, connection-based parenting techniques.


What Does it Take to Be a Good Parent?

Contrary to popular belief, good parenting doesn't equate to perfection. It entails authenticity, doing our best, and mending our mistakes. It's about loving our children in a way that resonates deeply with them.


While children need us to listen, understand, and be there for them, they also need us to grow with them and value their perspectives. Most importantly, they need to know they can always turn to us for support and protection without fearing our reactions.


Can You Become a Parenting Expert?

Believe it or not, you're already a parenting expert because no one knows your child better than you. Being a true expert requires a commitment to sharpening your skills and continuously learning about the ever-evolving landscape of parenting, child development, and brain science. If you’re as passionate about parenting as we are, you can even become a Parenting Coach and expert for other families longing for support. 


Humility is a crucial aspect of being a parenting coach, acknowledging that we don't know everything and that parenting is an ever-changing journey. Being open to making mistakes and learning from them is vital to nurturing better relationships with our children and clients. 


Trust plays an essential role in parenting. Trusting that your child is developing as they should and that you can teach them new skills along the way can foster an atmosphere of acceptance and presence.


With this framework, you can enhance your expertise and contribute positively to the parenting community.


Explore Opportunities in Parent Coaching

If you're intrigued by the prospect of guiding others through their parenting journey, becoming a parent coach can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience, creating a career fueled by your passion and a sense of purpose! 


Curious to learn more?


Apply for the Jai Parent Coach Certification today!
 

Kiva Schuler

Meet Your Author, Kiva Schuler
Jai Founder and CEO

Kiva’s passion for parenting stemmed from her own childhood experiences of neglect and trauma. Like many of her generation, she had a front row seat to witnessing what she did not want for her own children. And in many ways, Jai is the fulfillment of a promise that she made to herself when she was 16 years old… that when she had children of her own, she would learn to parent them with compassion, consistency and communication. 

 

Kiva is a serial entrepreneur, and has been the marketer behind many transformational brands. Passionate about bringing authenticity and integrity to marketing and sales, she’s a sought after mentor, speaker and coach.


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