aParently! A Conversation With Ashley Little
In this episode, Shawn Hopkins sits down with Ashley Little, a parent coach and single mom to a seven year old boy, for an honest and grounding conversation about shame, repair, self talk, and what it takes to parent with intention when you are doing it mostly on your own.
Ashley shares how struggling with her reactions as a parent led her to parent coaching, not to become a coach, but to survive motherhood with more peace. Together, Shawn and Ashley explore how the voice inside our head shapes the way we show up for our kids, how children sense emotional shifts long before we name them, and how repair can build trust even after we get it wrong.
This episode will resonate deeply with single parents, co parents, and anyone navigating separation, emotional overwhelm, or the pressure to do parenting “right.”
You will not hear perfection here. You will hear presence, humility, and practical wisdom rooted in real life.
Episode Highlights
How changing the way you speak to yourself can change how you react to your child
Breaking out of shame cycles without pretending you have it all together
Modeling honesty and repair after small mistakes, and why kids notice more than we think
Helping children talk about loneliness, grief, and changing family dynamics
Supporting kids through separation while reinforcing safety, love, and belonging
Teaching compassion and boundaries with someone who once felt unsafe
Why self worth work is foundational for parents
Creating moments of real connection without adding more to your plate
Who This Episode Is For
Single parents and co parents
Foster, adoptive, and kinship caregivers
Parents working to respond instead of react
Anyone raising emotionally safe kids while healing their own story
This conversation is a reminder that parenting is not about getting it right every time. It is about showing up, repairing when needed, and staying connected.
You are doing better than you think you are. When in doubt, let Shawn remind you. www.shawnhop.com schedule a free coaching session
If you are interested in speaking with Ashley she can be reached at www.ashleylittle.love
