Balanced Youth Coaching

From day one, kids set simple goals with a coach and apply them throughout the week. Each session reinforces progress with practical skills, reflection, and clear next steps.

Who This Is For

Children 5-12 who:

• Have trouble making friends or starting conversations

• Spend too much time on screens

• Lack confidence or give up easily

• Benefit from structure and a positive mentor

Program Structure

A 1:1 coaching system combining mentorship, skill-building, and real-world action.

• 30-minute weekly sessions (6-week series or ongoing)

• Available via Zoom or In-person

• A quick icebreaker

• A practical skill

• Reflection on the previous week

• Adjusting personal and social goals

Each week is designed to be engaging and interactive, keeping kids involved and motivated. Sessions stay flexible and adapt to your child's progress, challenges, and interests.

Each session includes:

Most programs focus on advice. This one focuses on action.

Kids learn by applying skills in real situations, reflecting on what happens, and improving week by week. Confidence and motivation build naturally through experience, not instruction alone.

Why It Works

What Your Child Will Gain

• Confidence making friends

• Healthier screen habits and daily routines

• Goal setting and follow-through

• Stronger communication and social awareness

• Greater resilience and self-expression

• Starting conversations

• Eye contact and body language

• Panning play-dates

• Handling rejection ("no big deal" mindset)

• Taking healthy risks

• Building positive social connections

Skills are selected based on child's areas of growth.

Practical Skills We Focus On

• Say hi to five new peers this week

• Make eye contact in conversations

• Spend 30+ minutes outside (4 times this week)

• Raise hand / participate in a group discussion

• Keep going after mistakes

• Reduce daily screen time

Example Goals

How It Works

1. Click 'Get Started'

2. We determine if it's a good fit

3. Choose a session time

4. Complete your welcome pack

5. Begin coaching

Welcome Pack Contents

• Parent Questionnaire

• Child Questionnaire (Navigator Notes)

• Coaching Agreement, Guidelines, code of ethics

Built on Real Experience

Balance Lab is led by a coach with 10+ years working with children in sports, outdoor environments, and skill-based learning.

FAQ

Start with a few common questions or explore the full FAQ page for more details.