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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In light of us all being stuck at home due to COVID-19 we thought we would replay our Kids and Chores episode from WAY back in Season One! We've all got a little extra time right now to teach our littles (and bigs) how to help around the house. Plus, with all the extra work parents have right now, taking a few tasks off your hands might be just what you need to feel calmer and happier at home. Enjoy this special replay of Kids and Chores!
Deana and Kira discuss defiance, back talk and more. Together they encourage listeners to think about what they might be allowing without meaning to, ways to foster a relationship of trust and cooperation as well as strategies for making a change if defiance has become a routine response. Check out our new course about helping kids with anxiety: https://futurefocusedparenting.selz.com/item/tools-and-strategies-for-helping-kids-with-anxiety
Deana and Kira speak with Dr. Heather Maguire of Prism Behavior and the Prism Parenting podcast. Heather shares strategies for parenting kids with ADHD as well as tools and tips for partnering with teachers to help children with ADHD succeed at school and at home. More on Heather: https://www.prismbehavior.com/ Check out our new course about helping kids with anxiety: https://futurefocusedparenting.selz.com/item/tools-and-strategies-for-helping-kids-with-anxiety
Deana and Kira speak with Katie, an FFP struggling with balancing “it’s ok to cry” and “does it have to be ALL of the time?” Together the co-hosts use their parent coaching method to help her to re-frame the problem, find solutions and arm her with some practical tools and strategies to try at home. Check out our new course about helping kids with anxiety: https://futurefocusedparenting.selz.com/item/tools-and-strategies-for-helping-kids-with-anxiety
Kira and Deana answer some listener questions about how to parent well during the COVID crisis. Questions include “What is the long term impact of this on our kids?” and “How do I differentiate between the days?” Deana also shares a great acronym (GIVE) that can help parents focus on what they can be doing to support their children right now. Check out our new course about helping kids with anxiety: https://futurefocusedparenting.selz.com/item/tools-and-strategies-for-helping-kids-with-anxiety
Kira and Deana share ways to keep your cool when parenting pushes you to the limits. They discuss the negative impacts on that regular yelling can have as well as ways to think and behave differently in order to prevent explosive feelings. And, in the event parents still yell (which happens to the best of us) they share ways to repair with kids and heal any hurt it may have caused.
Deana and Kira share ways to tighten up your evening routine, streamline bedtime and make getting kids to bed easier. They also discuss the various ways this may work for different families, taking the “both and” approach instead of “this or that”. Sign up for Group Coaching starting on April 7! Click the group coaching button on our homepage: https://futurefocusedparenting.com
Deana and Kira speak with Shalini Shankar, author of Beeline: What Spelling Bees Reveal About Generation Z's New Path to Success to discuss what makes Generation Z unique and how we, as their parents, need to engage with this next generation to set them up to succeed. More on Shalini: http://shalinishankar.net Buy Beeline: https://www.amazon.com/Beeline-Spelling-Reveal-Generation-Success/dp/046509452X/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=beeline&qid=1582846007&sr=8-8
Kira and Deana have a real and ridiculous conversation about what it is like to be in the epicenter of the Coronavirus outbreak in WA State. Schools are closed, they are recording from separate locations, and both of them are in the midst of chaos. Together they talk about the situation, tips for parents who have had their world turned upside down, and also have a random conversation about God, faith and apathy, because…it’s bananas! Send ords of support or hilarity to: info@futurefocusedparenting.c
Deana and Kira talk about ways to take your morning routine from chaotic to cohesive! They share tools, tips and tricks for streamlining mornings, getting kids to take on more responsibilities, and ways to make mornings feel fun instead of frantic. Check out our flagship online course which will take you from Chaotic to Confident in Six Actionable Steps: https://futurefocusedparenting.selz.com/item/future-focused-parenting-fundamentals-online-course
Kira and Deana discuss how to talk with kids about Coronavirus (COVID-19) and what those conversations might look like. They provide tools and tips for keeping facts above fear, creating a sense of empowerment, and how to tailor your conversation to your unique child.
Deana and Kira talk about common courtesy and whether it is even that common anymore! They share tips and tricks for keeping common courtesies like thank you notes, RSVPs, firm handshakes, and polite pleasantries alive. They also dive into the bigger impacts these common courtesies can have on kids’ lives and their futures. Check out our online courses: https://futurefocusedparenting.selz.com/categories/online-courses
Kira and Deana interview Liz Frazier, financial planner and author of the book "Beyond Piggy Banks and Lemonade Stands". Liz offers practical, accessible ways to both talk with and teach kids about money management. If you have been wondering where to start when it comes to the complex topic, you don’t want to miss this episode. Liz makes talking about money easy! More on Liz: https://lizfrazier.com/ Buy her book: https://lizfrazier.com/book/ @lizfrazierpeck – IG @lizfrazier - FB
Deana and Kira discuss the challenges of staying true to your parenting style in the face of other people’s opinions and judgement. They share tips and tricks for staying the course when you know your style is working for YOUR family. Join the 7 Day Detox Your Parenting Challenge! https://futurefocusedparenting.wufoo.com/forms/z1iuwczw04496w8/
Deana answers a listener question about when kids start driving and the hosts let their listeners know that a big announcement is coming on Monday's episode. Want to hear the announcement and join in sooner? Subscribe to our email list and be the first to know! bit.ly/raisingadultspodcast
