Eyres On The Road

The Eyres discuss the pervasiveness of violence, pornography, and technology and how it affects society. They talk about movements against addictions and how parents and grandparents can be more proactive in helping children and family members understand how modern technology and mindsets can have negative effects. Richard and Linda also allude to their book, "How to talk to your Child about Sex," which gives tips on how to broach the subject of sexuality with young children.

Richard and Linda Eyre discuss the ways in which their children are contributing to society and strengthing the concept of family through both their hobbies, family life, and jobs. From third grade teacher, to software engineer, to a mommy blogger, the Eyres explain how of their children have accomplished great things. They also highlight two of their daughters' popular blogs: powerofmoms.com and 71toes.com.

Richard and Linda Eyre discuss the beginnings of "Joy School" and how Richard's mother left behind a legacy with her passion for finding joy in learning. They also talk about the importance of thinking about who you are becoming as a parent or grandparent and how our legacy can impact our children and grandchildren both now and for years to come.

The Eyres discuss the importance and value of grandparents being involved in the lives of their children and grandchildren. They review examples from around the world of grandparents who are involved in the child-rearing process. The Eyres also offer ideas on how parents and grandparents can all be involved in the parenting process and how to use technology to connect with your children and grandchildren.

Richard and Linda Eyre discuss the difference between an end and the means to an end as well as the importance of making our families the main priority and "end" in our lives. They also talk about leaving a legacy with our children and how they will remember us and their childhood.

Richard and Linda Eyre talk about the importance of fostering imagination and creativity in our children and offer some ideas on how to encourage imaginative behavior.

Get tip about parenting from world-traveling family coaches Richard and Linda Eyre.

After enjoying a day of lecturing at BYU's Education Week, Richard and Linda talk about creative a family narrative.

Exploring how to motivate and set goals with kids and grandchildren. A Pew Research Study shows that one-in-five American women never have a child, and fertility rates across the country are dropping.  Richard and Linda explore the implication that living child-free is selfish or not.

How to address serious topics about human sexuality with your children.  Richard and Linda suggest breaking it into a series of many talks.  An eighth-birthday may be a good place to begin addressing some maturation topics.  Set deadlines of what ages you plan to speak to you children, so you don't procrastinate and never address the issue.

There is much we can learn from pioneers, even if a person's ancestors didn't pull wagons across America.  How happy we are in our families is not a product of our bank account, but rather a product of the good choices we make.

Richard and Linda continue their tradition of taking their 12-year-old grandchildren on an RV trip to Yellowstone Park.

Spending a week with five cute grandchildren.  Linda puts her grandkids to work in the yard, sleeping over in a cabin, playing games, singing songs, and eating gummy bears.

As the Eyres prepare for an upcoming family reunion, Richard and Linda talk about their extended family.  To help their granddaughter feel more involved, they Eyres put little eleven-year-old Aniston to work as the family's official "reunion organizer."

It is funny how time moves at different speeds depending on the attitude a person has. Richard and Linda talk about the things we can do to enjoy the lives we are living. The time we take to enjoy our activities will help us slow down and smell the roses.

Dementia and Alzheimers is always difficult to watch.  Richard and Linda talk about the 90-plus year-old "grandma" and philosophies toward aging.

Linda explains why she lets all her all her grandchildren crash her house for a month each summer.

Richard and Linda Eyre share their personal opinions on parenting and marriage.

Learning how to give effective advice to your children, without robbing them the experience of learning from their mistakes.

Nobody lives in isolation.  A discussion of the influence mothers have beyond their own family.  The up-hill battle mothers face every single day.