Ep 040: Parents with Teenagers and Blended Families - From Troubled to Triumphant with Claudette Osborne
In this episode, we are joined by Claudette Osborne, who works with horses, youth and families. We discuss the power of horses as mirrors for our own fears and ego, and how horses can teach us about leadership and trust. We also explore the importance of breaking old parenting patterns and focusing on building trust and communication with children. Claudette shares her coaching practice, which focuses on working with parents and families to improve relationships and create win-win solutions. We also discuss the challenges of busy parenting and the importance of practicing awareness and mindfulness to break repetitive thoughts and beliefs.
Claudette shares her experience as a surrogate parent and the importance of building relationships with young people. The conversation also delves into the challenges of fostering and adoption, emphasizing the need to manage expectations. The role of responsibility and including children in household chores is explored, along with the importance of setting goals and trusting oneself.
Claudette shares her experience as a surrogate parent and the importance of building relationships with young people. The conversation also delves into the challenges of fostering and adoption, emphasizing the need to manage expectations. The role of responsibility and including children in household chores is explored, along with the importance of setting goals and trusting oneself.
Claudette Osborne is passionate about the transformational power of coaching and changing limiting beliefs. Growing up, she faced struggles that impacted her relationships early in life, making her feel isolated. She overcame these challenges through self-evaluation, unconditional love, and personal growth and development. Claudette serves and supports Parents with Teenagers and Blended Families by helping
participants discover life-changing shifts in thoughts and perspectives through her signature program, From Troubled to Triumphant For Parents Seeking A Happy Relationship With Their Teens, Spouse, and Blended Family.
Offering Online 1:1 and Group Coaching to meet your needs. Claudette is a certified Master Life Coach, Founder of Power Perspective Coaching, LLC, Co-founder of Osborne Stables Equine Rescue, Inc. 501 (C) 3 Non-Profit, and Facilitator of her Connection Equine-Assisted Skills Development Program, where all proceeds go to the care and needs of the horses. She sees everything as a gift and opportunity.
Takeaways
- Horses can serve as mirrors for our own fears and ego, teaching us about leadership and trust.
- Breaking old parenting patterns and focusing on building trust and communication with children is essential.
- Practicing awareness and mindfulness can help break repetitive thoughts and beliefs.
- Busy parenting can make it challenging to find time for self-care and reflection, but it is crucial for overall well-being. Seeking the good opinion of others can be draining and may not always lead to fulfillment.
- Building relationships with young people as a surrogate parent can be rewarding and impactful.
- Managing expectations is crucial in fostering and adoption, as each child's journey is unique.
- Including children in household chores can teach them responsibility and life skills.
- Setting goals and trusting oneself are essential for personal growth and success. Illinois experiences colder weather and snow during winter.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and New Year's Announcement
00:00 Introduction and New Year's Announcement
03:05 Claudette's Work with Horses and Youth
06:03 The Power and Mirror Effect of Horses
11:35 Leadership and Trust with Horses and Children
18:36 Breaking Old Parenting Patterns
19:04 Coaching Parents and Teens
25:18 Overmedicalization and Individual Differences
26:59 The Challenge of Busy Parenting
30:05 Practicing Awareness and Mindfulness
34:21 Breaking Repetitive Thoughts and Beliefs
36:17 The Burden of Seeking Good Opinion
36:52 Surrogate Parenting and Building Relationships
40:03 Expectations in Parenting and Fostering
41:10 Challenges in Fostering and Adoption
42:14 The Danger of Expectations
45:30 Parenting in Different Times
46:15 Including Children in Household Chores
49:30 Setting Goals and Trusting Yourself
53:30 Unconditional Love and Boundaries
56:17 Learning Life Skills and Responsibility
59:33 The Influence of Sibling Order
01:02:25 Programs and Services Offered
01:07:26 The Importance of Experience and Growth
01:10:18 Closing Remarks
Where to find Claudette and Free Resources:
- Websites: https://www.powerfulperspectivecoaching.com
- Book A Strategy Call: https://calendly.com/coachclaudetteosborne
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudette-osborne-18b490168/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/claudette.osborne
- Free Gift For Your Listeners: Workshop: "Sustaining Peace: A Journey to Balance and Joy"
- Join me for an immersive and transformative 2-hour workshop designed to guide you on a journey toward sustained peace, balance, and joy in your life. In this workshop, we will delve into practical strategies and insights that you can immediately apply to enhance your well-being.
- The Charity We Support: Osborne Stables Equine Rescue, Inc. https://www.osbornestablesequinerescue.org
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HandsHeartsandHorses/
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Creators and Guests
Guest
Claudette Osborne
Claudette Osborne is passionate about the transformational power of coaching and changing limiting beliefs. Growing up, she faced struggles that impacted her relationships early in life, making her feel isolated. She overcame these challenges through self-evaluation, unconditional love, and personal growth and development. Claudette serves and supports Parents with Teenagers and Blended Families by helping participants discover life-changing shifts in thoughts and perspectives through her signature program, From Troubled to Triumphant For Parents Seeking A Happy Relationship With Their Teens, Spouse, and Blended Family. Offering Online 1:1 and Group Coaching to meet your needs. Claudette is a certified Master Life Coach, Founder of Power Perspective Coaching, LLC, Co-founder of Osborne Stables Equine Rescue, Inc. 501 (C) 3 Non-Profit, and Facilitator of her Connection Equine-Assisted Skills Development Program, where all proceeds go to the care and needs of the horses. She sees everything as a gift and opportunity.
