Welcome to an unofficial "air quote" episode of The Stop Parenting & Start Coaching Podcast. We immediately dive into our description and explanation of what it really means to "stop parenting" and "start coaching! This powerful, mind shifting concept is the pinnacle of our Parenting Success Pyramid. This is where we hop on the Fun Bus--let's gooooooo MVPs (Most Valuable Parents)!
Moms and dads you are engaging in one of the most difficult responsibilities and opportunities you ever undertake in life: parenting your teen athlete or performer. This is a beautiful, messy, and complicated dance between "parenting" and "coaching!" If you ever feel off balance or like you're stepping on your partner's toes, you are not alone. We all can use a dance lesson now and then! Btw, Nate and I are TERRIBLE dancers!
The key to creating a better relationship with your teen lies in a fundamental shift from parenting to coaching. The tricks and transactions used on young children are inconsistent in gaining cooperation from teens. The more you lead with respect and COACH your teen, the greater the transformation experienced.
We know you are doing your best to get it right. And, if the truth is told, you are likely doing waaaaaaaaaaaaaay better than you think. And, imagine for a moment what can happen if you add to your skill set so your son or daughter is empowered to elevate their performance while simultaneously experiencing less stress and MORE JOY!? Do it! We can help! You will begin transforming the relationship with your teen faster than a 17 year-old can give you a one word answer!
Come as you are! We invite you to explore what we are creating at createtransformbecome.com. We are building a one stop shop for parents of teen athletes and performers. We are building courses, thinking and communication tools, coaching opportunities, this podcast (yay!), and more for YOU! And, speaking of our podcast, if you love what you are learning here, please share it and/or this episode with a parent friend who could benefit as well. We do this for you and cannot do it without you. We'd love a 5 star review from you if we are deserving (we are working on our game, too!).
We also LOVE the feedback or questions sent to us at createtransformbecome@gmail.com. Let's hear from YOU!! We'd be honored to discuss your "parenting your athlete/performer question/crisis/issue" on an upcoming episode.
Best wishes this week as you Stop Parenting & Start Coaching your superstar teen! You got this and we got your back. -Nate & Steve
