Eyres on the Road

Latest Episodes:

Legacy of Joy Oct 21, 2013

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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.

Grand Parenting Oct 07, 2013

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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.

Leave A Legacy Sep 23, 2013

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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.

Imagination Sep 09, 2013

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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.

Where to Live Sep 02, 2013

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

Generations Aug 21, 2013

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

Controls and Goals Aug 06, 2013

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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.

Teaching Sex Ed Jul 31, 2013

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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.

Pioneer Parent Jul 23, 2013

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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.

RV Trip Jul 17, 2013

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