5 reasons why your child needs a coach

Lets face facts: teenagers face a lot of challenges in their lives, and most will get through adolescence without requiring any type of serious therapy or major assistance. However, transitioning from the teen years to the world of adulthood can be daunting. Teenagers today face many challenges that weren’t around when their parents were pimply-faced youths. Thats also a fact.

So if you are wondering whether a teen life coach is worth the investment, this article should help clear things up. 

1) Simply put, coaches are an excellent sounding board for teenagers to bounce their ideas off and receive advice from an accredited professional with lots of experience working with that age group. Today’s world is a different place, and some parents may not have all the information they need to offer the best advice. More importantly, parents have their own ‘stuff’ to deal with!

2) Coaches are trained to understand the issues faced by teenagers and can help them navigate the issues by cutting right to the core. When you understand what’s bothering you, it’s easier to come up with solutions. Its no secret that your child can be emotional, often without knowing the reason why they might be irritable or feeling down. How you feel about yourself and life in general can have a huge impact on performance in school and a negative influence on home life.

3) We teach goal setting. Goal setting is a valuable skill that stays with you for life. If kids learn early on how powerful goal setting can be, it will set them up with more chances of creating a successful adult life for themselves. Good goal setting can help with relationships, school, exams, and eventually finding a suitable career.

4) A teen coach can help a teenager sort through their priorities and manage their time so they can do the important stuff they need to do! It’s essential that kids can manage time without sacrificing anything important like social life, or time with family.

5) Managing everyday stress. Navigating life and school with the help of a coach can significantly reduce the stress teenagers often heap on themselves. Unnecessarily, I might add! Teen coaches are invested in your teen’s future, but unlike therapists, extended sessions over years or decades are not necessary. With my experience, expertise and guidance I can deliver in just a few short sessions can help your teen get through whatever they are struggling with and impart valuable skills that will stay with them for a lifetime.