Parent coaching can help you support your family’s well-being

Parent coaching is one way we support your child’s emotional wellbeing and development through our behavioral health coaching model. By partnering with caregivers, we build practical tools that strengthen your child’s ability to manage emotions, navigate behavior challenges, and move through daily routines with greater ease.

It’s not therapy. It’s skill-building, confidence-building, and figuring out what works for your unique family. Whether it’s handling meltdowns, creating smoother transitions, or feeling more grounded in the chaos, coaching offers real-life support for real-life parenting moments — all in service of your child’s growth.

Coaching is for families who want guidance, structure, and support as they navigate everyday challenges or moments of uncertainty. Depending on your child’s age and needs, coaching may involve working directly with your child, partnering primarily with caregivers, or a blend of both.

Yes. Behavioral health coaching from BrightLife Kids is free for families in California who become members. This is so that it’s easier to access support when you need it.

Yes. Research shows that when caregivers get guidance on simple, evidence-based strategies, it can lead to real, everyday wins like smoother routines, better communication, and more peaceful moments together. Parent coaching is all about helping you try new tools, see what works for your unique family, and make small changes that add up over time.

The BrightLife Kids approach is backed by science and built on what we know helps children grow and thrive. It’s a way to strengthen your connection with your child and build confidence in yourself.

Yes, caregiver involvement is a key part of coaching. Parents and caregivers work closely with the coach, especially for younger children, because progress happens both during and between sessions.

Yes. All parent coaching is 100% virtual, making it easier to fit into busy family schedules. Find out what to expect from parent coaching.

Yes. We have bilingual English/Spanish coaches, and use Language Line to provide live translation in 17 additional mediCal threshold languages.

Languages include: 

Chinese, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Korean, Armenian, Russian, Farsi, Japanese, Arabic, Cambodian, Hindi, Hmong, Thai, Laotian, Punjabi, Mien, and Ukrainian.

Coaches hold either a master’s degree in a health-related field and/or have a Bachelor’s degree plus a coaching certification from nationally-certified coaching accreditation boards (e.g., National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching, International Coaching Federation).

Our coaches have an average of 7 years of experience working with children and families in diverse settings, such as schools, community practices, and pediatric care.

They receive an additional 80 hours of training before seeing families, which includes training to promote culturally responsive care for LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities, as well as other important identities.

Coaches receive ongoing training throughout the year and engage in regular consultation with care leadership to support their work with families.

Our coaches also undergo a background check specific to the standards of the state where they reside. The background check includes the following components:

• County Criminal Search (Last 7 Years)

• Federal Criminal Search (Last 10 Years)

• Global Watchlist Search

• National Criminal Search (Standard)

• Sex Offender Search

• SSN Trace

• Drug Screening (DS 5 PANEL)

• Education Verification (including out-of-country history)

• Employment Verification (including out-of-country history)

• FACIS Search (Level 3)

• International Criminal (or Adverse Media) Search

• Professional License Verification (Healthcare)