The school summer holidays are here. For children, it’s often a time of joy, adventure, and freedom. But for parents it can bring a mixed bag of feelings. Alongside the hope for sun-soaked memories, ice creams, and spontaneous fun, many parents find themselves facing extra responsibilities, constant juggling, and heightened emotional (and logistical) labour.

Coaching is often misunderstood. Is it therapy? Advice? Mentoring? In this post, I’ll explain what coaching truly is — and isn’t — so you can decide whether it’s right for you.