I Don’t Want to be Mothered, I Need a Coach

Recognizing the Need for Life Coaching in Teens

As a mother of two wonderful children, I have always prioritized their well-being, safety, and growth. However, I came to realize that parenting goes beyond nurturing when I pursued a career as a life coach in my 40s. It was then that I understood the importance of providing coaching to teens, not just parental advice.

Differentiating Between Nurturers and Coaches

While parents nurture their children with love, encouragement, and guidance, life coaches take on a different role. Coaches empower teens to navigate their challenges independently, providing guidance and support from the sidelines. As a life coach for over a decade, I have helped clients set goals, create action plans, and develop essential skills to reach their full potential.

Life coaches serve as mentors and motivators, guiding teens towards achieving their goals and fostering independence.

Understanding the Need for Life Coaching in Teens

During adolescence, teens undergo significant changes as they strive for independence and self-advocacy. While parents play a crucial role in their well-being, teens also require guidance in learning to regulate their emotions, manage challenges, and make responsible decisions.

By transitioning from nurturers to coaches, parents can help teens develop essential life skills, navigate challenges, and gain independence gradually.

Developing Life Coaching Skills

Life coaching involves techniques that focus on empowering individuals to improve their lives by reflecting on the past, living in the present, and influencing the future. By fostering open communication, active listening, and asking guiding questions, parents can effectively coach their teens to overcome setbacks, change behaviors, and make informed decisions.

By embracing life coaching principles, parents can equip their teens with valuable life skills, instill motivation for personal growth, and foster a sense of empowerment and resilience.

Nurturing remains essential in parenting, but integrating life coaching techniques can greatly benefit teens as they navigate the challenges of adolescence and prepare for adulthood.