aParently! A Podcast for Parents

Shawn Hopkins

Coach Shawn Hopkins of Shawnhop.com is a coach for parents and committed to the practice of parents sharing what works for them. Through his individual coaching, podcasts, and written material Coach Shawn keeps the conversations flowing so you can be great at the most important task there is- raising good people. Join the conversations with other parents at https://www.aparently.community/ Schedule your free Coaching Session with Coach Shawn at https://shawnhop.com/

  1. JAN 5

    aParently! A Conversation with Ashley Little

    aParently! A Conversation With Ashley Little In this episode, Shawn Hopkins sits down with Ashley Little, a parent coach and single mom to a seven year old boy, for an honest and grounding conversation about shame, repair, self talk, and what it takes to parent with intention when you are doing it mostly on your own. Ashley shares how struggling with her reactions as a parent led her to parent coaching, not to become a coach, but to survive motherhood with more peace. Together, Shawn and Ashley explore how the voice inside our head shapes the way we show up for our kids, how children sense emotional shifts long before we name them, and how repair can build trust even after we get it wrong. This episode will resonate deeply with single parents, co parents, and anyone navigating separation, emotional overwhelm, or the pressure to do parenting “right.” You will not hear perfection here. You will hear presence, humility, and practical wisdom rooted in real life. Episode Highlights How changing the way you speak to yourself can change how you react to your child Breaking out of shame cycles without pretending you have it all together Modeling honesty and repair after small mistakes, and why kids notice more than we think Helping children talk about loneliness, grief, and changing family dynamics Supporting kids through separation while reinforcing safety, love, and belonging Teaching compassion and boundaries with someone who once felt unsafe Why self worth work is foundational for parents Creating moments of real connection without adding more to your plate Who This Episode Is For Single parents and co parents Foster, adoptive, and kinship caregivers Parents working to respond instead of react Anyone raising emotionally safe kids while healing their own story This conversation is a reminder that parenting is not about getting it right every time. It is about showing up, repairing when needed, and staying connected. You are doing better than you think you are. When in doubt, let Shawn remind you. www.shawnhop.com schedule a free coaching session If you are interested in speaking with Ashley she can be reached at www.ashleylittle.love

    1h 3m
  2. 12/15/2025

    aParently! A Conversation with Vivian Miller

    aParently! A Conversation Between Parents with Vivian Miller In this episode, I sit down with Vivian Miller, a single mom to an eleven year old son who is very lucky to have her in his corner. Vivian shares honestly about navigating separation, domestic violence, supervised visits, and the long journey of repairing connection with her son. She also talks about living with complex PTSD and how that shows up in the day to day moments of parenting, especially during transitions between homes and those heavy Sunday evenings. We get into: The fight, flight, and freeze responses in parents Why feeling “stuck” or “lazy” is often a trauma response, not proof you are a bad parent Irritability, snapping at our kids, and the shame that follows Repair conversations and giving kids space to come back when they are ready Turning healthy aggression into connection through “sword play” with pool noodles The power of “special time” and giving kids the lead for a set window Listening to your kids talk about things you do not care about and staying in it anyway Asking questions until you find something you genuinely connect with Somatic tools Vivian uses, like yoga, breathwork, journaling, and grief work Parent listening partnerships and how being heard makes it easier to listen to our kids This podcast is not about being perfect or about my coaching. It is about hearing from real parents, walking away with something new, finding something you relate to, and remembering that you are doing better than you think you are. When in doubt, let me remind you. If you ever want fresh eyes or a steady voice in your corner, you can schedule a free coaching session at shawnhop.com. You can also visit aParently.community for articles, tools, and a growing community of parents who get it. Video Version Available on YouTube @coachshawnhop

    54 min
5
out of 5
6 Ratings

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Coach Shawn Hopkins of Shawnhop.com is a coach for parents and committed to the practice of parents sharing what works for them. Through his individual coaching, podcasts, and written material Coach Shawn keeps the conversations flowing so you can be great at the most important task there is- raising good people. Join the conversations with other parents at https://www.aparently.community/ Schedule your free Coaching Session with Coach Shawn at https://shawnhop.com/