Creating a Family Vision Board: A Working Parent's Guide to 2025 Goal Setting with Kids
"The greatest gift you can give your family and the world is a healthy you." - Joyce Meyer
As a working parent coach, I often hear this from my clients: "How do I balance my career goals with my family's dreams?" Just yesterday, while coaching a busy mum of two, she shared her revelation about how disconnected her personal aspirations were from her family's shared vision. This conversation inspired me to share a powerful tool that can bridge this gap - the family vision board.
Why Working Parents Need a Family Vision Board
Creating a vision board isn't just about pasting pretty pictures on a board. For working parents, it's an opportunity to align professional ambitions with family goals. As your coach, I've seen how this simple activity can transform family dynamics and create lasting connections.
The Benefits of Family Vision Boarding for Working Parents
Strengthens family bonds through shared goal setting
Creates a visual reminder of collective dreams
Helps children understand parent's work commitments
Develops goal-setting skills in children
Encourages open communication about future plans
Getting Started: Materials You'll Need
Large poster board or cork board
Magazines and newspapers
Scissors and glue
Markers and stickers
Family photos
Post-it notes
Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Your Family Vision Board
1. Schedule Your Vision Board Session
As a working parent coach, I recommend choosing a weekend morning when everyone is fresh and energetic. Make it special by preparing favorite snacks and creating a cozy atmosphere.
2. Brainstorming Together
Start by having each family member share their dreams for 2025. Whether it's mum's promotion, dad's fitness goals, or the kids' extracurricular achievements, everything deserves space on the board.
3. Categorizing Your Goals
Create sections for different aspects of family life:
Career and Work Life
Health and Wellness
Family Adventures
Personal Growth
Education and Learning
Home and Environment
4. Making it Visual
Guide your children in selecting images that represent your family's goals. Let them take the lead in certain sections - this builds ownership and excitement.
Tips from Your Working Parent Coach
Keep it Age-Appropriate For younger children, focus on simple, tangible goals like learning to ride a bike or reading new books. Older kids can participate in more complex goal-setting.
Regular Review Sessions Schedule monthly family meetings to review progress and adjust goals. This keeps everyone accountable and motivated.
Celebrate Small Wins Document achievements by adding completion dates or success stickers to accomplished goals.
Making it Work with a Busy Schedule
As a working parent coach, I understand the time constraints working parents face. Here are some time-efficient approaches:
Break the activity into 30-minute sessions
Prepare materials in advance
Involve kids in the preparation process
Use digital tools for initial planning
The Power of Positive Visualization
"What you think, you become. What you feel, you attract. What you imagine, you create." - Buddha
This ancient wisdom perfectly captures why vision boarding works. When families visualise their goals together, they create a powerful shared purpose.
Taking Action Beyond the Board
Remember, a vision board is just the beginning. As your working parent coach, I encourage you to:
Take photos of your board for phone wallpapers
Create digital versions for your work desk
Share your family's vision with your support network
Schedule regular check-ins to maintain momentum
Need more guidance on balancing your work life with family goals?
As a working parent coach, I'm here to help you create harmony between your professional ambitions and family dreams. Book a consultation today to develop strategies tailored to your family's unique needs.
Ready to create your family's roadmap to 2025?
