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