Award-Winning Child, Adolescent Development and Parenting Program Redefines Coaching for a New Era

Ignite Global 360’s Child, Adolescent Development & Parenting (CADP) Specialization emerged from a comprehensive five-year study by Ignite Global, aimed at exploring child development, parenting, and education through a holistic lens. Through this ongoing study and its pioneering approach, CADP reimagines the way we support and nurture children, turning the lens from merely “fixing” the child to reshaping the entire ecosystem surrounding the child. It’s a radical shift that aims to foster healthy, emotionally resilient, and connected children, by empowering the parents, caregivers, and educators around them.

A Mission to Reimagine Childhood Support

The Child, Adolescent Development & Parenting Specialization, created by Lux Hettiyadura, is the world’s first and only ICF-accredited Level 2 coaching program dedicated exclusively to child and adolescent development and parenting. At its core, CADP is not just about providing coaching tools, it is about transforming how we think about childhood itself.

Lux, a renowned Directress and Child/Adolescent Development & Parenting Specialist, has always believed in the power of a child’s environment to shape their future. Her deep understanding of developmental psychology, trauma-informed care, and neuroscience led her to found Ignite Global 360, a multi-award-winning coaching institution committed to helping professionals from around the world access cutting-edge tools for real-world change.

“We live in a world where children are growing up faster, under more pressure, and with less emotional support than ever before. Our current systems are not equipped to support the emotional, relational, and developmental needs of today’s children,” Lux says. “CADP is here to change that.”

The world’s first Level 2 ICF accreditation sets CADP apart, offering a program grounded in both rigorous ICF Professional Coaching frameworks and ethics and Developmental Psychology. But beyond the credentials, CADP aims to equip professionals with an integrated approach that blends developmental psychology, trauma-informed practice, family systems theory, and educational philosophies such as Montessori. This holistic framework helps practitioners work not only with children but with their entire ecosystem, parents, caregivers, and educators, creating the relational healing that is needed to break generational cycles and nurture emotionally resilient children.

The Urgency of Reimagining Childhood

Today’s children face unprecedented challenges. Mental health crises are on the rise, especially among adolescents, with the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbating these pressures. The overwhelming uncertainty, social isolation, and academic disruption of the past few years have left lasting emotional scars, yet many adults, parents and educators alike, feel ill-equipped to support children through these difficulties.

“More than ever, children need to be seen, heard, and understood,” says Lux. “They need adults who are not just emotionally present but emotionally attuned. It’s about shifting from transactional relationships to transformational ones.”

CADP doesn’t merely train coaches to work with children. It teaches them to transform the relational dynamics that impact a child’s development, equipping them with the tools to coach parents, caregivers, and educators in creating emotionally nurturing environments. In doing so, it fosters secure attachments, healthy identity formation, and a stronger, more supportive relationship between children and their caregivers.

The significance of this shift cannot be overstated. As Lux explains, “If we can transform how one generation relates to the next, we can transform the course of our collective humanity.”

The Program’s Breakthrough Model

What truly sets CADP apart is the way it combines the most essential elements of human development, science, empathy, and relational wisdom, to create real change. By integrating developmental psychology, family science, trauma-informed practices, and educational theory into a cohesive coaching model, CADP coaches are uniquely equipped to meet the emotional and developmental needs of children.

This interdisciplinary approach is grounded in evidence-based science but always delivered with a heart-centered touch. By taking a systems approach, CADP practitioners work with the entire family dynamic, ensuring that children don’t just survive, they thrive. The program empowers professionals to step into the roles of guides, mentors, and coaches, not just for the child, but for the entire family.

“What we’re offering is a chance to heal families,” says Lux. “We’re giving professionals the tools to address not just the symptoms children face, but the systemic patterns that create these challenges.”

CADP is a long-term, transformational journey. It is a deep and ongoing commitment to growth, both for the coach and the family. As participants become part of a global community, they gain access to mentorship, peer learning, and continued development beyond the classroom. This professional ecosystem creates a space where collaboration, shared learning, and collective growth can flourish.

A Movement Toward Generational Healing

The CADP Specialization isn’t just an education program; it’s a movement, a mission to reshape the future of childhood and parenting. It connects a global community of child psychologists, therapists, coaches, and educators, uniting them in a shared mission to raise emotionally resilient, socially aware, and securely attached children.

At the heart of the CADP vision is a commitment to generational healing. By helping adults break free from intergenerational patterns of trauma and misunderstanding, CADP coaches empower parents and caregivers to engage with children in new ways, ways that foster emotional connection, presence, and empathy.

Through this work, CADP is not only changing individual lives but contributing to the creation of a new, more compassionate and resilient generation. It is a movement toward a future where childhood is understood not as a series of problems to solve, but as a critical period of growth and transformation that deserves our utmost care and attention.

Transforming the Future, One Relationship at a Time

As CADP continues to grow and evolve, the impact of its work spreads across families, schools, and communities. By reshaping how we relate to children, Lux Hettiyadura and Ignite Global 360 are leading a global transformation, one that acknowledges the complexity of child development and addresses it with care, science, and love.

This innovative approach to child and adolescent development is changing the conversation around parenting, coaching, and education. As Lux says, “It’s not just about helping children become more capable. It’s about helping them become more whole, by giving them the tools and support they need to truly thrive.”

The CADP Specialization is more than a course, it’s a call to action for all those who wish to create a better world for children. Whether you’re an experienced practitioner or new to the field, CADP offers an opportunity to be part of something larger than yourself, a movement to transform childhood, one relationship at a time.

About the Creator

Creator of Professional Coaching Mastery Certification encompassing Child/Adolescent Development and Parenting

Lux Hettiyadura, PCC

Lux Hettiyadura is a trailblazing Parenting and Child Development Specialist (Trauma and Attachment Informed) who is redefining how we approach parenting, child development, and family wellness. With a passion for shaping healthier, more connected families, she leads transformative initiatives at Ignite Global that set new benchmarks in Child Development, Family Wellness, and Educational Interventions.

One of Lux's crowning achievements is the creation of the world’s first comprehensive Coach Education Specialization in Child/Adolescent Development and Parenting. This revolutionary certification, accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), is a game-changer in coaching education and has set a global standard for excellence in the field.

With over 15 years of experience, Lux is not only a renowned Parenting and Child Development Specialist but also holds the prestigious Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential. As an ICF-accredited Coach Educator and Mentor, she is deeply committed to advancing the coaching profession. Her expertise extends into Trauma-Informed Psychedelic Integration, where she integrates healing practices such as Trauma-Informed Yoga and Polyvagal Therapy to help individuals heal on both emotional and physical levels.

At the core of Lux's philosophy is a profound belief in the potential of every child. She sees children as acorns, capable of growing into strong, magnificent oaks, given the right nurturing. Lux empowers parents to break free from traditional, often damaging parenting cycles, fostering environments that promote emotional security and deep, meaningful connections.

Lux’s vision is far-reaching: to create ripples of positive, generational change that will shape a future where children and families thrive. Her innovative methods and unwavering dedication have made her a global leader in parenting, child development, and family wellness.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Lux is an avid animal lover, nature enthusiast, and passionate traveler who delights in witnessing sunsets across the globe. She also embraces the rhythm of life through Flamenco and Latin dance, constantly seeking to explore, learn, and grow both personally and professionally.

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