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?
A. Denise Honaker, will be your coach. She is an expert in teaching kids life skills and created the Better & Brighter curriculum. She has the experience of teaching hundreds of kids in public, and private schools, restaurants to picnic benches and mansions for the last 20 years.
Q. How does the training work?
A. The training takes 8 weeks and includes downloadable lessons, instructional videos, and 1:1 coaching Zoom calls with Denise, the Founder of Better and Brighter. Each week, you will be given a lesson such as how to start a business, get clients, price workshops, teach the curriculum, create social media platforms, and market your business. You’ll also be part of a warm, supportive community of women—so you’re never building alone and always supported as you learn, teach, and grow your heart-centered life skills business.
Q. How important is this type of business today?
A.This business is deeply important because today’s children need more than academics—they need confidence, kindness, communication, and real-life social skills to thrive in the world. At the same time, women are searching for work that feels meaningful, flexible, and aligned with their values, while still providing real income. This business meets both needs—helping kids grow into capable, confident humans while giving women a heart-centered way to build a successful, profitable business with purpose.
Q. What kinds of life skills will I teach kids?
A.In this course, you’ll learn how to teach children:
Dining and table manners
Restaurant skills
Social confidence and communication
How to be a good friend
Party and playdate etiquette
Respect and kindness at home and in the world
These are real-world skills kids use every day—and parents are actively looking for support in these areas.
Q. Where do Life Skills Coaches teach?
A.You can teach wherever kids are, including:
After-school programs
Community centers
Restaurants
Homes
Camps or workshops
You choose what works best for your lifestyle and schedule.
Q. How much time does this take each week?
A.This business is flexible and family-friendly.
Many women start with just a few hours a week and grow from there. You choose your schedule, your class frequency, and how big you want your business to be.
Q. What support will I get in the course?
A. You’ll receive:
A proven step-by-step curriculum
Teaching scripts and lesson plans
Business basics (pricing, marketing, finding clients)
Encouragement and guidance from a supportive community of women
You are never expected to figure this out alone.
Q. Is there demand for this?
A.Yes—parents are actively searching for support beyond academics.
Children are growing up in a fast-paced, digital world where essential human skills like confidence, communication, kindness, and social ease are often overlooked or not taught at all. At the same time, women are searching for meaningful, flexible work—making this business a powerful solution that supports kids’ development while giving women a heart-centered way to earn and lead.
Q. What kind of woman is this business best for?
A.This business is perfect for women who:
Want meaningful, heart-centered work
Love kids and want to help them thrive
Want flexibility and control over their time
Are ready to build something that aligns with their values
You don’t need to have it all figured out—just the willingness to begin.
Q. Why join this movement now?
A. Because kids need these skills now.
Women are ready for work that feels aligned, impactful, and financially supportive. This isn’t just a course—it’s a movement of women building better futures for kids while creating better lives for themselves.
Q. Do I need to be a teacher or have experience in teaching kids?
A. You do not need a teaching degree, certification, or prior experience. The course provides step-by-step lessons, scripts, and guidance so you can teach confidently from day one. If you love kids and really want to make a difference in their lives, that’s all you need.
Q. Can I make money teaching kids Social Skills?
A.Yes. This is designed to be both purposeful and profitable.
You’ll learn how to price your classes, find families, and create sustainable income—whether you want a side income or a full-time business. Many women love that they can earn meaningfully while doing work they’re proud of.
You get to make money while you are helping kids become more confident and happier with real-life lessons!
Click here for an example on how much you can make teaching a workshop.
Q. I have never started a business. How will I know what to do first?
A. Denise will walk you through all of the things you need to do to start your business. Here are some of the topics:
Business License
Domain-Securing your business name
Marketing-social media
Websites
Pricing workshops/events
Costs for teaching workshops
How to write impactful emails to potential clients
Q. Will I be trained to teach, or will I just follow words in a training manual?
A. You will be trained on every class lesson and scenario of the Better & Brighter curriculum. We want you to be comfortable and confident with the lessons. All the lessons and scripts are done for you. Denise will teach you how to time your classes and how to teach them so they are fun, interactive, and engaging.
Q. Will I receive any printable materials to help teach my students?
A. Yes! Denise will provide you with class course materials to assist in teaching. You will receive lesson handouts, the teacher’s step-by-step guide to teaching each course, marketing material, and email prompts.
Q. Where do I find students?
A. Wherever kids are, you can find your students. School collaborations are amazing for both public and private schools. Youth groups, community centers, and restaurants are always looking for enrichment workshops for kids. Through the training, Denise will go through all the ways you can find students who will love to take your workshops.
Q. What happens after I take the training? Am I just left out on my own to start my business?
A. One of the wonderful things about joining our Better & Brighter community is that there will always be someone here for you. You will have access to our private Facebook group, where you can share in other coaches’ successes and advice on building your brand and business. You will also have access to future amazing curricula to add to your business. You will never be on your own.
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 $2500.00.
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 start my own Life Skills Coaching Business for Kids, how to I sign up?
A. Yay! Email Denise and say, I’m ready. She will send you more information on gettting started. We can’t wait to meet you!
