Raising Adults: Future Focused Parenting
Summary: If your parenting ever feels like a game of whack-a-mole, we’ve got you. If you are a Type-A planner who wants to parent proactively, we’re here for you. If you find yourself somewhere in between….that parent who longs to parent with intention, but often ends up reacting to situations as they arise, you are our people! Our distinct philosophy - Future Focused Parenting – takes center stage on the podcast. We open every episode with our own personal “why” to demonstrate bringing intention to specific parenting issues. Then we dive into the “what” and “how” of each topic, moving quickly into actionable tools and strategies our listeners can start using right away. As your co-hosts, we bring our professional experience to bear, but never fail to share our own struggles as parents. In addition, we have some unique differences in our personalities and beliefs. This dynamic creates a distinct feel, allowing our listeners to explore varying ways to approach parenting topics and ultimately decide what works for their family. We invite you to listen to the groundbreaking parenting podcast that starts with the end in mind. Stop raising kids; start Raising Adults!
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Deana and Kira speak with Wendy Gossett, a temperament specialist and coach, who helps parents understand why their children do the things they do based our their personality types. She explains how understanding your child's temperament can be the key to unlocking a challenging relationship. For info on Wendy: https://wendygossett.com
Kira and Deana's husbands (David and Scott) take over the laundry room for a very special 50th episode of the podcast. Together they discuss their why's and how's behind the choices they've made as fathers, the nuances of being a Dad of twins and a stepfather, and what it looks like to disagree with a spouse and co-parent who happens to be a parent coach.
Deana and Kira discuss the importance of advocating for your children, the impact on children's self-esteem, and how to move from advocating for them, towards helping them learn to advocate for themselves.
Deana and Kira discuss the various ways Future Focused Parents need to begin letting go as they foster responsibility and independence in their children. Different ways to recognize when it's time to shift gears, or hand over tasks as children grow and change are also shared. Video Show Notes: https://youtu.be/BKYcZxsztTg
Deana and Kira answer a listener question about natural consequences, discipline and how to tailor consequences to your child's "currency".
Kira and Deana talk about the importance of creating community for your children to increase a sense of support and belonging. They discuss various ways in which to do this, including building community for you, as parents, as well. Sign up for the Attribute of the Month: https://futurefocusedparenting.com/shop Video show notes: https://youtu.be/tzktlXFDjSc
In this episode, Kira and Deana speak with Alison Morrow, a homeschool transition coach with GoodSchooling.net. Alison shares the factors that might lead to a decision to homeschool, the 5 tips for getting started, and dispels some of the myths around this education option. For more info on Alison: http://GoodSchooling.net
Kira shares some thought-provoking ideas for expectant families as they prepare to become parents. She gives listeners ideas for how to prioritize their needs once baby comes, and includes thoughtful insight into important plans to make in advance, such as deciding on each parent’s overnight roles. Kira also shares the must-have conversation for expectant couples to have before baby arrives. Kira's workbook: https://futurefocusedparenting.com/shop Video show notes: https://youtu.be/WmB2PgquAO4
In this episode Kira and Deana talk about Back to School prep and how to make the transition into the school year as easy as possible. They discuss both the tangible and emotional transition both kids and parents face as well as share ideas specific to families sending kids off to school for the first time. Video Show Notes: https://youtu.be/UnqiqgUMaVw
In this episode, Kira and Deana talk about how to help children look for the qualities that characterize a good friend, as well as how to be a good friend. They also discuss modeling good friendships and ways you might help your children extricate themselves from a friendship that is unhealthy. Video show notes: https://youtu.be/m4sQsUgeC7Q
Today's episode features Deana sharing practical tips to increase sleep for your baby. Deana shatters a few sleep myths and reveals some surprisingly simple strategies for ensuring optimal sleep cycles for infants, which helps parents sleep better as well. Check out the online course - use discount code RAISINGADULTS for 15% off: https://futurefocusedparenting.selz.com/item/future-focused-sleep-strategies-the-infant-model To buy a copy of Deana's book: https://futurefocusedparenting.com/shop
Kira and Deana welcome Melisa Liberman from the Corporate Mom Club onto the show. Melisa tackles the struggle working moms face of balancing work and home by sharing some fantastic tips and tools all parents can benefit from. More info on Melisa: https://melisaliberman.com
Deana and Kira answer a listener question about how to teach children polite interruption in the car, where the "interrupt rule" is harder to do. They also update listeners on a change to their YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=future+focused+parenting
Deana and Kira discuss the complexities of kids and activities. How many is too many? What kinds should parents seek out? When should you start? And how do you maintain school work and family time in the process? Lots of great thoughts in this episode as well as ideas about what children can learn from the harder aspects of activities, including the ones they just aren't interested in!
Deana and Kira talk about "sharenting" and what it means to be parents in the age of social media. How much sharing is too much? What will our kids think of that potty training post when they are adults? And why does Kira think she really, really messed this one up?
