How do I get coached to become a Life Skills Coach for Kids?

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED:

Q. Who will be coaching me to start my own Life Skills Coaching Business for Kids?

Denise Honaker, founder of Better & Brighter, will personally coach you through the process.

For more than 20 years, Denise has taught life and social skills to hundreds of children in public and private schools, restaurants, community programs, private homes, and everywhere from picnic benches to beautiful event spaces.

She created the Better & Brighter curriculum from years of real-world experience working directly with kids and learning what truly helps them build confidence, communication skills, kindness, respect, and social awareness.

Denise will walk beside you step by step as you learn how to teach the curriculum, create your workshops, find places to teach, price your programs, market your business, and begin building something of your own.

You are not simply getting a course. You are learning from someone who has spent more than two decades actually doing this work.

Q. How does the 8-week training program work?

A. The program is designed to take you step by step from “I would love to do this” to “I know how to get started.”

Over eight weeks, you will receive downloadable lessons, instructional videos, done-for-you resources, and personal coaching with Denise, founder of Better & Brighter.

Each week focuses on an important part of building your Life Skills Coaching business. You will learn how to set up your business, teach the Better & Brighter curriculum, price your workshops, find clients and places to teach, create your social media presence, market your programs, and begin getting your workshops into your community.

You will also become part of a supportive community of women who are building businesses with the same purpose: helping kids while creating meaningful income of their own.

You are not handed a course and left to figure it out. You will have guidance, tools, support, and a clear path to follow from the very beginning.

Q. Is there a strong market for after-school and enrichment workshops for kids?

A. Yes. After-school and enrichment programs are a large and growing part of children’s education, as families look for experiences that go beyond traditional academics.

Parents want opportunities that help their children build confidence, communication, friendship skills, independence, kindness, and other real-world skills they can use every day.

Schools, after-school programs, community centers, camps, homeschool groups, and other youth organizations are all potential places for Life Skills Coaches to offer workshops.

The opportunity is not simply to give kids something to do after school. It is to teach them skills that can help them for the rest of their lives.

Q. Why is this type of business so important today?

Kids are growing up in a world that looks very different than it did even a few years ago. They are surrounded by screens and technology, but many are getting fewer chances to practice the human skills they need in everyday life.

Skills like starting a conversation, making friends, showing respect, handling uncomfortable situations, speaking with confidence, listening to others, and knowing how to behave in social settings are not always taught in school.

That is where Life Skills Coaches can make a real difference.

At the same time, this creates an incredible opportunity for women to build businesses around something families truly need. You can create meaningful income while helping kids become more confident, capable, kind, and prepared for the real world.

Technology will keep changing. But kids will always need to know how to connect, communicate, and confidently show up in the world.

Q. What kinds of life skills will I teach kids?

A. You will learn how to teach kids the everyday skills that help them feel confident, comfortable, and capable wherever they go.

Through fun, age-appropriate lessons, you will teach:

• Dining and table skills, including table manners, place settings, conversation, and confidence at the table.

• Restaurant skills, so kids know how to order, interact with others, and feel comfortable dining out.

• Social confidence and communication, including introductions, conversations, listening, eye contact, and speaking up.

• Friendship skills, such as making friends, including others, handling disagreements, and being a good friend.

• Playdate and party skills, including how to be a thoughtful host and a respectful guest.

• Respect and kindness, helping kids understand how to treat family, friends, teachers, adults, and people they meet in everyday life.

These are not skills kids learn for one class. They are skills they will use at school, with friends, at the dinner table, on their first job, and throughout their lives.

You are helping kids learn how to confidently show up in the world.

Q. Where can I teach Life Skills workshops?

A. One of the best parts of this business is the flexibility. You can teach wherever kids gather in your community.

Life Skills Coaches can offer workshops at:

• Public and private schools

• After-school programs

• Community and recreation centers

• Restaurants

• Libraries

• Summer camps

• Homeschool groups

• Churches and youth organizations

• Private homes

• Clubs and community groups

• Special events and private workshops

You do not need your own classroom or expensive studio to get started. You can start small, build relationships in your community, and grow your business in a way that works for your life.

Q. How long are the workshops I will be teaching?

A. Most workshops can be taught in just one hour, making this a flexible business that can fit into your life instead of taking it over.

You decide when you teach, how often you offer workshops, and how many children you want in each class. You might start with one or two workshops a week and grow from there.

This can be a great option for stay-at-home moms, busy parents, empty nesters, or anyone who wants meaningful work without committing to a traditional 9-to-5 schedule.

You get to build the business around your life, your goals, and the amount of time you want to give it.

Q. What kind of support will I receive throughout the course?

A. You will have support every step of the way. You are not expected to learn the curriculum, start a business, and figure everything out on your own.

Throughout the program, you will receive:

• Step-by-step Better & Brighter curriculum and training

• Personal coaching and live support with Denise

• Done-for-you teaching scripts, lesson plans, activities, and resources

• Guidance on pricing your workshops and creating income

• Help finding clients and places to teach

• Marketing, social media, and business guidance

• Ideas and tools to help you promote your workshops

• Support and encouragement from a community of women building alongside you

Most importantly, you will have someone to turn to when you have questions, feel unsure, or simply need help figuring out your next step.

You may be starting your own business, but you will not be building it alone.

Q. Is there really a demand for Life Skills Coaches for kids?

A. Yes. Parents want their children to succeed academically, but they also want them to know how to handle real life.

They want their kids to feel confident walking into a room, start a conversation, make friends, show respect, use good manners, communicate clearly, and feel comfortable in new situations.

These important skills are not always taught in school, which creates an opportunity for Life Skills Coaches to help fill that gap.

And these are not skills kids will outgrow. They are skills they will use at school, with friends, at the dinner table, in college, at their first job, and for the rest of their lives.

As our world becomes more digital, helping kids develop strong human skills may be more important than ever.

Q. Who is a Kids’ Life Skills Coaching Business perfect for?

A.This business can be a wonderful fit for women in many different seasons of life:

• Stay-at-home moms who want meaningful work while still being present for their families.

• Empty nesters who are ready for a new chapter with purpose, connection, and income.

• Women over 50 who want to use their life experience to make a difference.

• Teachers and former teachers who love working with kids but want more freedom and flexibility.

• Moms returning to work who do not want to go back to a traditional 9-to-5.

• Grandmothers who love kids and understand how important these life skills are.

• Women looking for a career change who want work that feels meaningful.

• Women who want their own business but do not know what kind of business to start.

• Women who want flexible income and the ability to choose when and how much they work.

• Women who care deeply about kids and want to help them become confident, kind, respectful, and comfortable in the world.

And maybe the most important part:

You do not need to be a teacher. You do not need a special degree. You do not need to have owned a business before.

You need to care about kids, believe these skills matter, and be willing to learn how to teach them.

Q. Why is now the time to become a Life Skills Coach for Kids?

A. Because the need is here right now.

Kids are growing up in a world where technology is moving fast, but the human skills they need will never go out of style. Confidence, communication, kindness, respect, friendship, and knowing how to connect with others will matter for the rest of their lives.

At the same time, more women are looking for work that gives them purpose, flexibility, and the opportunity to create their own income.

That is why we believe this can become something much bigger than one course or one business.

We are building a movement of women creating meaningful businesses while helping raise a generation of kids who know how to communicate, connect, and confidently show up in the world.

And we are just getting started!

Q. Do I need to be a teacher or have experience working with kids?

A. No. You do not need a teaching degree, certification, or previous teaching experience to get started.

I give you the lessons, scripts, activities, curriculum, and step-by-step guidance so you are not sitting there wondering, “Okay...what exactly do I teach?”

You will learn how to lead your workshops, connect with kids, and teach each lesson with confidence.

What matters most is that you enjoy working with children, believe these skills are important, and genuinely want to make a difference in their lives.

You bring the heart. I will give you the tools and show you how to use them.

Q. Can I really make money teaching kids life and social skills?

A. Yes. This business is designed to be both meaningful and profitable.

You will learn how to price your workshops, find families and places to teach, market your programs, and create an income around work that truly matters.

You can start small with a few workshops a month, build a flexible side income, or grow your Life Skills Coaching business into something much bigger. You get to decide what success looks like for you.

And that is what makes this business so special. You do not have to choose between making money and making a difference. You can do both.

You can earn an income while helping kids become more confident, capable, connected, and prepared for real life.

Purpose and profit can live in the same business.

Click here for an example on how much you can make teaching a workshop.

Q. I have never started a business before. How will I know what to do first?

A. You do not need to know how to start a business before joining. That is part of what I will teach you.

I will walk you through the process step by step, so you know what to do first, what comes next, and what you actually need to get started.

We will cover topics such as:

• Choosing and securing your business name

• Getting a business license and understanding basic business requirements

• Choosing and purchasing your domain name

• Creating a simple website

• Marketing your workshops and using social media

• Pricing your classes, workshops, and events

• Understanding the costs of running your workshops

• Finding places and organizations where you can teach

• Reaching out to schools, restaurants, community programs, and potential partners

• Writing professional emails that get people interested in your programs

You do not have to figure everything out before you begin, and you certainly do not have to build everything overnight.

Q. Will I actually be trained to teach the classes, or will I just receive a manual to follow?

A. You will absolutely be trained to teach. This is much more than receiving a manual and being left to figure it out.

I will personally walk you through the Better & Brighter curriculum and show you how to teach each lesson with confidence.

You will receive done-for-you lesson plans, scripts, activities, games, and teaching materials. I will also show you how to structure your workshops, manage your time, lead activities and conversations, and keep kids engaged and having fun.

The scripts are there to guide you, not limit you. As you become more comfortable, you will learn how to make the lessons feel natural and bring your own personality to your workshops.

The goal is for you to walk into your first class feeling prepared, confident, and excited to teach.

Q. Will I receive printable materials and resources to help me teach?

A. Yes! You will receive ready-to-use materials designed to make teaching your workshops easier and help you feel prepared from the beginning.

Your resources include:

• Step-by-step teaching guides for each lesson

• Student handouts and activities

• Lesson plans and teaching scripts

• Games and conversation prompts

• Workshop supply lists and preparation guides

• Marketing materials to help promote your workshops

• Email templates and prompts for reaching out to potential clients and community partners

You will not have to sit down and create your lessons from scratch. The curriculum and teaching materials are already created for you, so you can focus on learning, teaching, connecting with kids, and building your business.

Q. How will I find students for my workshops?

A. Kids are already gathering in places throughout your community. Your job is to learn how to connect with those places and introduce them to your workshops.

Schools, after-school programs, youth organizations, community centers, homeschool groups, camps, restaurants, parent groups, and local organizations can all be great places to find students.

Throughout the training, you will learn where to look, who to contact, what to say, and how to introduce your workshops to schools, parents, and community partners.

You will also receive ideas and outreach tools to help you start building those relationships.

Q. What happens after I finish the training? Will I be on my own?

A. No. Finishing the training does not mean we hand you your materials, wave goodbye, and wish you luck!

When you become part of Better & Brighter, you become part of a growing community of women who are building Life Skills Coaching businesses and making a difference in their communities.

You will have access to our private Facebook community where you can stay connected, ask questions, share ideas, celebrate wins, and learn from other coaches as you grow.

You will also have opportunities to access new curriculum, resources, and additional lessons that can help you expand the workshops you offer.

The eight-week training helps you get started. The Better & Brighter community is here to help you keep going, growing, and making an impact.

You are building your own business, but you do not have to build it alone.

Q. How much does it cost to become a Life Skills Coach?

A. The price for the 8 week training to become a Certified Life Skills Coaching Business for Kids is $2500.

The training includes:

• 1 hour call each week- 1:1 coaching with Denise!

• The entire Better & Brighter Life Skills curriculum

• Access to the private coaches’ Facebook group to share, cheer, and support each other

• Scripts to teach each lesson

• Supply lists needed for each lesson

• Proven marketing strategies to get clients

• Lessons on how to bring fun acting and role-playing activities to your students

• Printable lessons for your students

• Downloadable flyers for schools and fundraisers

• Steps to get your business started

• Lessons on social media and marketing

• Lessons on branding your business

• Tax and accounting tips

• Pricing information for your clients

• One-on-one scheduled support calls with Denise

Q. Ok, I’m in and want to learn more about starting my own Life Skills Coaching Business for Kids?

A. Yay! Email Denise or click here to learn more.