Brave Writer

165. (S8E49) Becoming a Parent-Coach to Your Child

Jan 11, 2023

In this episode, Elena Aguilar, writer, leader, teacher, coach, and podcaster, shares strategies for coaching children to become independent thinkers. Topics include coaching in parenting, the importance of message and voice in writing, preparation and reflection in education, and becoming effective life coaches for children. Don't miss out on practical tools and resources from Elena!

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Elena Aguilar

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Parents can use coaching strategies to raise independent, critical thinking children.

Continuous learning and deliberate practice are essential for personal and professional growth.

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The Importance of Effective Communication and Coaching Strategies

Elena Aguilar discusses the importance of effective communication and coaching strategies in various contexts, including professional development, parenting, and education. She emphasizes the need to teach people how to thrive and highlights the role of coaching in helping individuals learn and grow. Elena shares personal examples of using coaching strategies with her son and how they can be applied to support children's decision-making and independence. She also emphasizes the significance of acknowledging emotions, creating space for reflection, and offering support in processing emotions. Ultimately, Elena stresses the value of cultivating self-awareness and empathy in our interactions with others.

Introduction

3min

Coaching in Parenting: Empowering Individuals to Make Good Decisions

11min

Reflecting on 23 Years of Brave Writer and Teaching Writing

2min

The Importance of Message and Voice & Protecting Young People's Privacy

6min

Preparation, Reflection, and Customization

15min

Becoming Effective Life Coaches for Children

4min

Parents often don’t see themselves as educators or coaches to their own children or communities. And yet, that’s exactly what they are — or at least what they aim to be. Coaching is a set of strategies you can use when you want to help someone learn and grow. Our role as parents is to enable our children to make good decisions once they are on their own.

Elena Aguilar is a writer, leader, teacher, coach, and podcaster. She’s the author of seven highly-acclaimed books, including “The Art of Coaching,” “Onward: Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators,” and “The PD Book: 7 Habits That Transform Professional Development.” She’s also a frequent contributor to Edutopia, ASCD’s educational leadership, and EdWeek Teachers, as well as the founder and president of Bright Morning Consulting, which helps individuals and organizations create the conditions for transformation. She’s sharing with us the ways we can use coaching strategies to help raise independent, critical thinking children.

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