Parenting on purpose from the very beginning with Michael and Angela DeAquino
About this episode
Michael and Angela DeAquino discuss the importance of intentional parenting and the impact of upbringing on parenting styles.
In this episode Michael and Angela DeAquino discuss the importance of pre-parental counseling, building a shared family vision, navigating disagreements in marriage, and understanding how our own upbringing shapes the way we parent. They talk honestly about family trauma, generational patterns, survival mode parenting, apologizing to our kids, and the freedom that comes from letting go of perfection. Whether you are preparing for your first baby, parenting young kids, or realizing you want to become more intentional years into parenting, this conversation offers practical encouragement and hope for every season. Michael and Angela are the founders of The Parenthood Project and authors of The Parenthood Primer , a resource designed to help couples prepare spiritually, emotionally, and relationally for parenting. (00:00) Introduction to Parenthood Preparation (03:08) The Importance of Pre-Parenting Counseling (06:12) Navigating Identity Shifts in Parenting (08:55) Communication and Alignment in Parenting (12:06) Reflecting on Upbringing and Family Values (14:51) Addressing Family Trauma and Patterns (17:49) The Long Game in Parenting (20:55) Practical Steps for Intentional…
People in this episode
Host: Steph Thurling
Guests: Michael DeAquino, Angela DeAquino
Topics covered
- parental counseling
- family vision
- intentional parenting
- family trauma
- communication in parenting
Keywords
- parenting
- family values
- communication
- intentional parenting
- family trauma
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Parenthood Project
Books & works: The Parenthood Primer
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