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Raising Adults: Future Focused Parenting

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!

Latest Episodes:

Tattoos, Piercings and Body Modifications Aug 16, 2021

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In today's episode of Raising Adults, Deana and Kira talk about tattoos, piercings and body modifications. Join us as we discuss how critical thinking skills are key to this conversation, regrets and triggers for parents, and Kira's cautionary tale. Be sure to tune in! "Sometimes regrets are important. You learn things from your regrets. And while they're a bummer, they're a good teacher." - Deana Thayer "How can we enhance what's there but embrace? We all have stuff, and it's just not worth the risk to try and modify if it's going to cause health concerns, you know." - Kira Dorrian Today's highlights include:

Deana's grumbling and gratitude (2:17)
Do Deana and Kira have body modifications? (4:25)
Deana's why when it comes to talking to her kids about this topic (7:12)
Kira's why (9:20)
Critical thinking and body modifications (11:04)
Regrets and triggers for parents (15:38)
Kira's experience and word of caution on cultural appropriation (16:37)
Try temporary first over permanent (23:41)
Thoughts on plastic surgery (25:28)
Negative comments from peers and how to talk through those experiences (30:04)

Today's takeaways: *Communication is key for any body mod discussion with our kids. *Try before you buy: try out a temporary tattoo or fake earring first! *Be thoughtful of cultural significance *Last (but certainly not least!): Be kind when commenting on those with permanent body modifications, or reconsider commenting at all. We would love to hear your thoughts on today's topic. Feel free to email us at info@futurefocusedparenting.com. Don't forget about our membership opportunity and the additional resources you have access to when you join. Find more on our membership tab. Thanks for joining us on today's episode of Raising Adults! If you enjoyed today's episode, please head over to iTunes, give us 5 stars, and leave a review to help us reach even more Future Focused parents. Don't forget to check out our website, visit us on Facebook, or hang out with us on Instagram and Twitter to stay up-to-date on what's in store for you.

The Full Time/Part Time/Stay at Home Decision Aug 09, 2021

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In today's episode of Raising Adults, we talk about the full-time, part-time, stay-at-home decision. There are so many variations of what this scenario may look like, and it's a huge decision parents have to make. We share our perspectives and what we've experienced along the way. Don't worry...even though Deana doesn't have an acronym, she's not letting us down. She has two C's for us today. Be sure to tune in! Today's highlights include:

Deana's why, a believer in seasons (6:25)
Kira's why (8:50)
Deciding if a change needs to happen (14:26)
Normalizing the decision-making process and communication (17:32)
Does your work-life match your values (18:42)
Communication and creative problem solving (20:49)
Recognizing it is ok to have a human need and share it (24:04)
Seeking ways to make things work for us (27:20)
The importance of making decisions that are consistent with who you are (30:20)

How are you navigating this for your home and family? How do you keep that future focused mindset with you? We would love to hear your thoughts on today's topic. Don't forget about our membership opportunity and the additional resources you get to access when you join. Find more on our membership tab. Thanks for joining us on today's episode of Raising Adults! If you enjoyed today's episode, please head over to iTunes, give us 5 stars, and leave a review to help us reach even more Future Focused parents. Don't forget to check out our website, visit us on Facebook, or hang out with us on Instagram, twitter and Pinterest to stay up-to-date on what's in store for you.

Reclaiming Your Best, Authentic Self with Jen Riday of the Vibrant Happy Women Podcast Aug 02, 2021

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Today on Raising Adults, we welcome Jen Riday of the Vibrant Happy Women Podcast to the show. Jen helps burned-out, overwhelmed moms get off the hamster wheel and find balance so they can love their lives again. As a mom of 6 with a Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Studies and host of the Vibrant Happy Women Podcast, Jen gives women tools that work. Be sure to tune in!

"Is the happiness I'm modeling or experiencing adequate for the happiness I hope they'll have as an adult? If the answer's no, then I need to up my happiness game." - Jen Riday "How am I going to show this version of myself? The version that's authentic to my kids instead of shoulding all over myself and losing the sparkle because really, the sparkle is lost when we all try to be the same to some extent." - Jen Riday Today's highlights include:

Jen's why on reclaiming your authentic self (5:42)
How to know if you've lost your sparkle and what to do to get it back (9:26)
Steps and questions to ask yourself to recognize if you've lost your sense of self (10:23)
Tool #1 - The BE HER morning ritual (13:01)
Tool #2 - Creating your values and requirements (16:04)
Tool #3 - the "Feel it to Heal it" method (20:28)
Jen does a fun exercise with Kira and Deana (21:43)

Be sure to listen to this episode to hear the exercise we did with Jen, what exactly VSCO girls are and Jen's three methods to help us get our sparkle back!

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Thanks for joining us on today's episode of Raising Adults! If you enjoyed today's episode, please head over to iTunes, give us 5 stars, and leave a review to help us reach even more Future Focused Parents. Don't forget to check out our website, visit us on Facebook, or hang out with us on Instagram and Twitter to stay up-to-date on what's in store for you.

Inviting Feedback From Our Children Jul 26, 2021

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Today on Raising Adults, we discuss inviting feedback from our children. Join us as we talk about what this looks like in our homes and what it's like for someone who may have a hard time hearing feedback. How does this approach work? Be sure to tune in! "Feedback, when given well, should not alienate the receiver of the feedback, but should motivate them to perform better." - M.O., Manager, Fortune 500 Company "Don't couch it in good and bad. We're talking about what's going well, and where are some areas I could grow? Or where are some areas that I could serve you better? The way that we frame this is really important." - Kira Dorrian Today's highlights include:

Kira's why's (6:25)
Deana's why (7:44)
How Kira has handled this with her kids (9:30)
How Deana does this in her family (11:55)
Kira's experience with seeing this up close and personal (17:07)
What it has been like for Deana now that her kids are older (20:54)
Kira drops some truth about the distinctions in the vocabulary we use (24:43)
Today's takeaways (27:06)

Be sure to listen to this episode to find out what Deana gave up for July and her thoughts so far. Special thanks to our sponsors! YoLabs - Making life easier for working moms! Prisma - A totally new way to go to school! Thanks for joining us on today's episode of Raising Adults! If you enjoyed today's episode, please head over to iTunes, give us 5 stars, and leave a review to help us reach even more Future Focused Parents. Don't forget to check out our website, visit us on Facebook, or hang out with us on Instagram and Twitter to stay up-to-date on what's in store for you.

No Rules By Sixteen Jul 19, 2021

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Today on Raising Adults we celebrate the beginning of Season Five! Can you believe it? Join us as we talk about how Deana approaches the goal for her kids to have no rules by age 16. What does that mean? How does that actually work? Be sure to tune in! "The goal of the structure and the 'strictness' in the early years is so that they're able to handle the increasing freedom in the older years." - Deana Thayer. "Are they starting to even see at a young age that the more I show that I'm responsible and capable of something, the more I'm rewarded with freedoms and privileges? And my parent is recognizing my readiness and helping me grow in that so that by the time you get to those tween years, none of this will be a surprise." - Kira Dorrian. Today we talk about:

Deana's why (6:55)
Kira's why (9:49)
What this looks like in Deana's house (12:04)
How to assess readiness (17:02)
Looking for collaboration (17:56)
How to handle when things slip up or go sideways (22:01)
Increasing responsibility from a young age (26:04)
Kira's experience growing up with no rules by her teen years (29:48)
The more responsible they are, the more you can trust them - even from a young age (33:49)
What do to if you'd like to make this a goal for your family (35:57)

Be sure to listen to this episode so you can learn how to move from directing your kids to coaching and mentoring them as they grow into adulthood. Special thanks to our sponsors! YoLabs - Making life easier for working moms! Prisma - A totally new way to go to school! Thanks for joining us on today's episode of Raising Adults! If you enjoyed today's episode, please head over to iTunes, give us 5 stars, and leave a review to help us reach even more Future Focused Parents. Don't forget to check out our website, visit us on Facebook, or hang out with us on Instagram and Twitter to stay up-to-date on what's in store for you.

Replay of "Who's The Boss?" from Season Four Jul 12, 2021

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Today on Raising Adults, we've got a replay for you from Season Four.

Deana and Kira share ways to be the parent without being a tyrant and the positive impact this can have on your relationship with your child. They also give tools and tips for re-balancing your home if things are out of whack.

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Special thanks to our sponsors!

YoLabs - Making life easier for working moms!

Thanks for joining us on today's episode of Raising Adults! If you enjoyed today's episode, please head over to iTunes, give us 5 stars, and leave a review to help us reach even more Future Focused Parents. Don't forget to check out our website, visit us on Facebook, or hang out with us on Instagram and Twitter to stay up-to-date on what's in store for you.

Replay of "Kids and Resilience" from Season Three Jul 05, 2021

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Today on Raising Adults, we have a replay from Season Three.

Kira and Deana talk about resilience and do some myth-busting about what it takes to raise resilient kids, as well as what true resiliency looks like.

Episodes referenced: Raising Kids With Emotional Intelligence

https://futurefocusedparenting.com/2018/10/08/raising-kids-with-emotional-intelligence/

Have a listener question? Email us! info@futurefocusedparenting.com

Special thanks to our sponsors! YoLabs - Making life easier for working moms!

Thanks for joining us on today's episode of Raising Adults! If you enjoyed today's episode, please head over to iTunes, give us 5 stars, and leave a review to help us reach even more Future Focused Parents. Don't forget to check out our website, visit us on Facebook, or hang out with us on Instagram to stay up-to-date on what's in store for you.

Season Four Finale | Lessons From Lockdown: What The Past Year Taught Us Jun 28, 2021

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Today on Raising Adults, cue all the fireworks as Kira and Deana celebrate the season four finale! Can you believe it? Join us as we talk about what we learned this season, how we grew as people and parents, as well as what's coming next season. "We get so busy, and life gets so frenetic and fast-paced that I think we can forget, and I certainly had, that we're the boss of our own schedule." - Deana Thayer. "I'm not entirely convinced anymore by this trajectory that we put on our kids and their education. You have to get great grades so you can get into a great college, so you can get a great job. I'm not sure I buy that anymore." - Kira Dorrian. Today's talking points:

Deana and Kira's why (6:15)
What Kira learned this past year (7:49)
What Deana learned (13:02)
Kira was floored by how much busier she was than what she thought (16:50)
Is Kira going to get hate mail over this comment? (23:05)
Who loves social distancing? Deana does! (26:59)
Kira and Deana share what they hope stays the same (29:23)
Take a moment and think about the hidden blessings of this year (33:02)

Be sure to listen to this episode, not just because it's the season finale, but to hear which new social media platforms we are on now!! Thanks for joining us today! If you enjoyed today's episode, please head over to iTunes, give us 5 stars, and leave a review to help us reach even more Future-Focused parents. Don't forget to check out our website, visit us on Facebook, or hang out with us on Instagram to stay up-to-date on what's in store for you.

Hitting and Biting and Breaking, Oh My! Jun 21, 2021

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Today on Raising Adults, we discuss the age where littles are hitting, biting, and breaking things. We share some tips on how we've tackled this phase with our littles that align with our FFP philosophy. Join us today as we share tools that parents can use for dealing with this developmentally appropriate, though challenging, phase. "Make sure that as you're encouraging this behavior to stop and letting them know that this is not appropriate, that we are also giving them the tools for what is appropriate." - Kira Dorrian "What we permit, we promote. So if you're allowing it, even sometimes, they're thinking, 'Oh, I might, get away with this here and there,' and that's really not okay." - Deana Thayer Things we chat about:

Kira teaching her kids that violence is never okay (4:26)
Deana's "it's only fun if everyone is having fun" (5:18)
What Kira struggled with that a lot of parents can relate to (6:35)
Just because something is age-appropriate doesn't mean you can let it go (8:16)
The importance of staying consistent (10:50)
Shaming doesn't have to be part of parenting (13:55)
Mean what you say and say what you mean (16:49)
Kids need to see the follow-through (17:47)
Teaching the process of reparation (19:35)
Reparation without shame (22:28)
Encouraging inappropriate behavior to stop, while giving them tools for what is appropriate (23:13)

Be sure to tune in to next week's Season Four Finale and get excited with us. We'd also love to know your thoughts on today's episode! Join us on social media and let us know. Thanks for joining us on today's episode of the Raising Adults: Future Focused Parenting podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, please head over to iTunes, give us 5 stars, and leave a review to help us reach even more Future-Focused parents. Don't forget to check out our website, visit us on Facebook, or hang out with us on Instagram to stay up-to-date on what's in store for you.

Closing The Gender Gap Using Context, Conversation and Communication with Janet Allison and Jennifer L.W. Fink of On Boys Podcast Jun 14, 2021

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Today, Kira and Deana have the opportunity to chat with Janet Allison and Jennifer LW Fink about closing the gender gap using communication, context, and conversation. Janet is a mother, former teacher, and currently a family coach, author, and podcaster. Jennifer is a mother of four boys, a writer, and a podcaster. Together they co-host the popular podcast, On Boys. "I started learning about boys to survive my own life." - Jennifer LW Fink. "The three keys of really being a boy-friendly communicator are moving side by side, fewer words on your part, and lots of pauses." - Janet Allison. In this episode, we dive into:

Meet Janet (2:52)
Meet Jennifer (3:58)
The why behind Jennifer's work (7:39)
Janet's why (8:45)
Raising gentlemen without suppressing the empowerment of girls (11:49)
Helping our kids understand the past so they can have the context for the current climate (14:41)
Three keys to being a boy-friendly communicator (20:39)
Laying the foundation for tailored conversations (22:03)

Don't miss this fantastic episode with Jennifer and Janet of the On Boys Podcast. They share some insightful information on closing the gender gap using context, conversation, and communication. Connect with Jennifer & Janet Jennifer's Website Janet's Website Instagram FaceBook Podcast Thanks for joining us on today's episode of the Raising Adults: Future Focused Parenting podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, please head over to iTunes, give us 5 stars, and leave a review to help us reach even more Future-Focused parents. Don't forget to check out our website, visit us on Facebook, or hang out with us on Instagram to stay up-to-date on what's in store for you.

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