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May 23, 2025

Title: Future Focused Parenting
Topic: Parenting

Discussed by Deana Thayer
with Focus on the Family www.Family.org

Part 1 of 2

Are we raising kids to be better kids or raising kids to be good adults?

New guest Deana Thayer is a podcaster, speaker, and author with over two decades of experience in the marriage and parenting sphere. Today, Deana offers hope and encouragement through “future-focused parenting” advice.

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Questions/Issues Discussed:

Are too many parents today trying to be their child’s best friend instead of their parent?

Are there many different books and philosophies on “good parenting”?

We all know that most parents are doing the best they can to raise good children. However, do many children today lack good morals? Deana Thayer discusses the difference between behavior management and character management.

Do children and teens need stability in their lives, particularly from their parents?

Can other family members, such as grandparents and aunts/uncles, have a positive impact on children and teens?

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Future Focused Parenting
Topic: Parenting

Discussed by Deana Thayer
with Focus on the Family www.Family.org

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Does our parenting style/focus often change over the years depending on our children’s ages?

Is anyone every fully prepared to be a parent?

What is “future-focused parenting”? Deana Thayer offers some great insight for a variety of parenting situations.

How can future-focus parenting help prepare children for the real world?

What is a “parent coach”?

Is it ever too late to begin being an involved parent? Deana Thayer reminds us that it’s never too late to come to Jesus so it’s never to late to be a better parent!

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