Parent as Coach.
Discover the art of raising confident, resilient children in the digital age.
A globally recognized coaching methodology that helps families build relationships of respect and love with their children — grounded in brain science and learning psychology.
Relationships that nurture,
build trust, and inspire.
This program does not train professional coaches. It helps parents apply the coaching mindset and tools to family life — so children grow holistically, and parents stay grounded in raising them.
Emotional connection through listening & dialogue
Develop non-judgmental listening and create a safe space for your child to share openly — building lasting trust and connection.
Nurture your child’s imagination & inner world
Learn to tell inspiring stories that spark natural curiosity and creativity through conversations rich in emotional intelligence.
Master your emotions in challenging moments
Build emotional regulation and thoughtful response skills to navigate tense moments effectively — while staying connected with your child.
Create a safe environment for holistic growth
Build an environment that fosters autonomy and confidence in your child, while keeping positive energy and steadiness in your parenting journey.
Guide & challenge your child positively
Understand stages of brain development — learn to set short and long-term agreements that support discipline without punishment.
Applying coaching in your role as a parent
Understand the difference between professional coaching and a coaching mindset at home — flexibly apply coaching tools to walk alongside your child naturally and effectively.
The goal of education is not to produce the right answer, but to build the capacity to ask the right question.
Especially designed for
parents.
For parents who want to create real change in their relationship with their children — not just theory, but practical tools you can use from day one.
Three modules.
One journey of transformation.
Each module combines theoretical foundations, situational practice, and personalized accompaniment — ensuring real transformation in how you parent.
Parents with a coaching approach
Establish the mindset and coaching skills to nurture a positive, safe, and inspiring relationship with your children.
- Explore the difference between “teaching” and “walking alongside” your child
- A coaching mindset: holding open, non-judgmental space
- The Four Safety Zones model
- Observe and adjust your own beliefs, emotional reactions, and communication patterns
- Practice active listening and powerful questions
- Apply coaching to everyday conversations
Supporting your child’s growth
Practical strategies for parents to support holistic child development — from emotional intelligence to independent thinking and adaptability.
- Explore the stages of children’s brain development
- Spark curiosity, confidence, and problem-solving
- Form positive habits and an active learning environment
- Build positive agreements in place of punishment
- Practice “parent-as-coach” in conflict, encouragement, and decision-making
- Help your child develop decision-making, self-direction, and resilience after failure
1:1 Coaching
— A personal journey
Support parents in going deeper into personal situations, specific challenges, or transformations they’re navigating as parents.
- Two 1:1 coaching sessions with an internationally certified coach
- 60 minutes each — flexible in time and format
- Personalize all learning to your family’s real situation
- Track and adjust strategies after the program
Real transformation.
From day one.
Not theoretical knowledge — but life skills you can apply the first night you get home.
Listen & connect emotionally
Without judgment or imposition — create a safe space for your child to open up and share in trust.
Manage your own emotions
Master your reactions in tense moments, stay calm, and stay connected with your child.
A coaching mindset
Shift from “teaching” to “walking alongside” — helping your child develop autonomy and problem-solving thinking.
Set positive agreements
Build discipline without punishment — through short and long-term agreements instead.
A toolkit for holistic growth
Strategies to cultivate your child’s emotional intelligence, creativity, and self-learning in the digital age.
ICF International certification
A globally recognized completion certificate from the International Coaching Federation — the gold standard in coaching.
Solution-focused
coaching.
Erickson pioneered the Solution-Focused Coaching method. In the family, this philosophy helps us shift from “looking at mistakes” to “seeing the potential” in our children.
A new view of yourself
Discover the thought patterns and reactions shaping how you parent.
Real situations
Apply coaching tools live in class through real-life family situations.
Integrate into daily life
Reflect and adjust so the new tools become natural habits in the family.
Lasting change
1:1 coaching after the program reinforces and personalizes the transformation.
Trusted by a
global community.
Erickson Coaching International is a world leader in coaching and human development — with 45 years of experience and ICF accreditation.
About Erickson Coaching
Erickson Coaching International is a global leader in coaching and human development. Founded in 1980 by Dr. Marilyn Atkinson, Erickson’s mission is to raise individual awareness and create positive transformation worldwide.
In Vietnam, we partner with organizations and serve as a trusted ally in education and conscious parenting. Our mission is to empower every individual — from business leaders and teachers to parents — to unlock their full potential and raise an outstanding next generation.
With 45 years of experience and accreditation from the International Coaching Federation (ICF), Erickson’s programs equip students with industry-standard skill sets — especially effective at transforming interactions in family and education.
Dr. Marilyn Atkinson
Founder · Erickson Coaching International
“Coaching is a mirror reflecting each individual’s inner growth.”
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Begin the journey of
parenting in a new way.
A small class. A sharp program. Parents who genuinely want change. Join the global community redefining what it means to be a parent through coaching.