Parenting Versus Coaching

I am both a parent and a coach and it can get a little sticky sometimes when I want to coach my children instead of parent them. A good blend is sometimes in order but that can be a tougher challenge then you might think. My daughter and her longtime boyfriend have split....at least for the moment. My son is on the verge of having the same thing happen and it is an incredible challenge to take of the coaching hat off and just be a Mom.

My own coach kindly reminded me that I am a parent first and foremost. I am here to parent my children and coach my clients. Hard as it may be tonight I am biting my lip... giving lots of hugs and saying a silent prayer of blessing for both my children. They need to work through this in their own unique ways and just feel the feelings. I will love them and support them but for tonight try not ot coach them. They are not ready to be coached on these matters at the moment and I can understand that completely.