Eyres On The Road

Richard and Linda Eyre discuss their long trip to Europe, recounting some experiences they had on the road. They also talk about the opportunity Linda Eyre had to spend time in Europe with her daughters and daughters-in-law. The Eyres also talk about the upcoming World Congress of Families (Oct. 27-30) in Salt Lake City, Utah, the first held in the United States. To see pictures from the Eyres' adventures, check out the following blogs: 71toes.com eyrealm.blogspot.com drippingwithpassion.blogspot.com

?A discussion on letting kids know where they came from, creating family laws, and avoiding entitlement. For more info visit: www.eyrealm.com

There is a need for more commitment in the world.  We explain what our "Joy School" program does for preschoolers.  The World Congress on Families is being held in Salt Lake City for the first time ever.

Richard and Linda discuss whether you should trade trade Indepedence for Interdependence. Visit eyrealm.com.

Richard and Linda Eyre discuess the joys of Grandparenting and how to make the most of your latter years. For more info visit their website.

Richard and Linda Eyre talk Preschoolers and how you can effectively reach them. Joyschool and more discussed on today's show. For more information visit: www.joyschools.com www.valuesparenting.com

Richard and Linda discuess American freedoms, families, and traditions that we celebrate on Independance Day.

How can you keep the kids quiet in car or make them sit still in an airplane for hours? Instead of asking how, ask yourself why. Why travel with kids?  Richard and Linda discuss how traveling with kids can be one of the best learning experiences as a parent.

Richard and Linda Eyres discuss seven important questions you should as yourself throughout the your life. Make the most of everyday!

Richard and Linda Eyre share personal stories and experiences they've had with Elder L Tom Perry and his family.

Richard and Linda discuss the use of code words within the family and how it can bring your family closer together. Find more info on the topic here: Deseret News

Is parenting evolving in the world or is the world evolving and influencing parenting? Richard and Linda Eyre discuss! For more info visit: EyresFreeBooks.com

This week, Richard & Linda are visiting Ladera Ranch in Orange Country California. Grandparents often treat the grandchildren different than perhaps the parents would like them treated. It may often seem that the grandparents are trying to raise the grandkids in their own ways. Richard & Linda discuss how parents and grandparents can come to an understanding of how grandchildren should be treated while being with grandma and grandpa. Find more on the subject at Deseret News

Richard and Linda are in St. George this week! They discuss the greatest Mother's Day gift that a father can give. Is it helping more with the kids? Perhaps it's helping around the house? Get more by checking more on the subject from the Eyres at Deseret News.

Richard and Linda Eyre are in New York City visiting family and discuss the question: Where is the best place in the world to raise a family? The Eyres discuss what makes a good location for raising children and offer ideas for how to make the best of whatever situation you may be in. They also share experiences that shed insight into their "conclusion" about where to raise children. Get more by checking out blogs from members of the Eyrealm:  71 Toes  Power of Moms  Boston Shumways  Dripping with Passion

The Eyres talk about the over-emphasis of independence and misconceptions about commitment in today's society, highlighting the importance of choosing to be interdependent and start of family instead of "keeping all the options open." The Eyres discuss many of the pros to marriage and interdependence, including some that may be overshadowed or misunderstood by modern society. Read the Eyres' article about the blessing of having someone you love more than yourself. See some videos about parenting on the Eyres' YouTube Channel.

The Eyres are in Hawai'i! Today, the Eyres share the rich history of Joy School before explaining some of the revisions that are being made to the program. They discuss their philosophy regarding what and how young children should learn. Watch the Eyres talk about the new Joy School 2.0.

Richard and Linda Eyre run through their family traditions for the week from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday. They talk about the importance of balancing non-religious traditions with the "true meaning" of holidays, especially Easter and Christmas. They also talk about how to get children more interested in Christ through multimedia, family activities, and more! Click here for more information about this subject. Check out our "Facets of Christ" weekly list with a variety of themes to focus on during the Sacrament worship. Take a look at this four week plan for celebrating Easter by Saydi Eyre Shumway and Heidi Kruckenberg.  A day by day guide to the celebrating Holy Week from Saren Eyre Loosli's blog. A kitchen full of ideas for the Easter Celebration by Shawni Eyre Pothier.

Richard and Linda Eyre discuss some of the parenting struggles and blessings that are common to all parents. The Eyres use the analogy of a "big tent" that encompasses all of us, and encourage us to look for things we have in common with other parents and to work together. Stop judging other parents and instead focus on their valiant efforts in an increasingly anti-family world.  Check out the Eyres' recent article in the Deseret News about this topic.

Richard and Linda Eyre are on opposite sides of the United States, both spending time with children: Linda for a granddaughter's concert and Richard for his "Fathers and Future Fathers of Eyrealm" retreat.  They talk about how parenting changes -- and in some ways stays the same -- after children have moved away from home. Richard talks about how to shift relationships with children to one as friends instead of as dependents.  The Eyres also stress the importance of having a strategy for how to stay connected with your children and family no matter what stage of life you are at.