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Welcome to Raising Adults, the groundbreaking podcast that STARTS with the END in mind!

Together we can stop raising kids and start raising adults!

Brought to you by Future Focused Parenting.

Growing WITH Our Children, with Dr. Kara Powell of the Fuller Youth Institute

Jul 27, 2020

Kira and Deana chat with Dr. Kara Powell of the Fuller Youth Institute who shares her unique philosophy about how we can grow with our children, instead of growing apart. She discusses the three phases of a child’s growth into adulthood and the three ways parents can walk alongside them as they grow. She also shares...

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Jul 20, 2020

Deana and Kira open Season 4 by talking about the Oscar Award winning performance that is parenthood. They describe how to effectively cultivate your “I’m not shocked face” as well as why it’s so critical that parents create a safe space for kids to share whatever they are struggling with (even if it might be...


Replay of "Kids and Discipline" From Season Two

Jul 13, 2020

In the lead up to Season 4 (which airs next week!) we are releasing a replay of the "Kids and Discipline" episode from Season 2. Deana and Kira talk about discipline, what it is versus what it's not and why boundaries are such an important part of raising adults.

Be sure to join us for the first episode of Season 4 on...

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Replay of "Raising Kids With Emotional Intelligence" From Season One

Jul 6, 2020

In the first week of the break before Season 4 launches we are replaying our episode on Emotional Intelligence where Kira offers strategic principles for instilling EI in children. She also shares her accessible “3Ns” strategy for handling big feelings.

For a deeper dive, check out her Online Program: Fostering...

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