Eyres on the Road

Kids are waiting longer and longer before their first marriage. One reason might be waiting for the "perfect" match. Whether your mindset is focused on finding The One, or if you think you can make someone perfect just by working on them, both can cause harm to future relationships. Instead of working on changing the other person, accept that two different people can make a great relationship. And you can always work on being a more perfect person yourself too!

An American audience might prickle at the idea that Independence could ever be a bad thing, but Richard and Linda want to broaden that horizon today. Independence in a marriage is good, but two people coming together to be interdependent on one another can be stronger than the two working individually alone. And it's less lonely. Interdependence is great, but ultimately dependence on a higher power is the final step of unifying a relationship.

Richard and Linda are continuing to debunk marriage myths on the show, today focusing on that famous work/home balance. It might be common knowledge that achievements are harder and take more work than relationships, but the opposite is true. And the relationships will be more important when you look back on your life. Make sure to include your family in the daily schedule of to-dos.

The Eyres are embarking on another series to help keep your family focus. Over the next few weeks they will be debunking some of the more prevalent myths when it comes to marriage. When Richard and Linda were newlyweds they were told to never let the sun set on an argument, but that didn't work out so great. Today they bust the myth that the best way to measure your marriage is by how seldom you disagree. Disagreements and differences are natural and great for relationships.

Richard and Linda Eyre have been providing parenting advice on the radio, TV, and books for years. Families are first in their practical approaches, but the family is more than just the kids. Now in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary they will publish their first book on improving your marriage. Eyres on the Road will give a sneak peak of the subject of that book in a series called The 8 Myths of Marriage-ing.

The Eyres have been debunking old parenting cliches on the show. Richard and Linda both grew up hearing 'if a thing's worth doing, it's worth doing well' and now they're here to help you feel better about prioritizing your list. Some things still need to be at the top, but there are plenty of other tasks that can take less time. Even if it's worth doing, it doesn't have to be perfect.

Parenting is a busy business. Sometimes it can feel like you don't have time to hear yourself think. Even worse, it can seem like to be a good parent you always have to be doing something. This week Richard and Linda put a new spin on that famous phrase 'don't just sit there, do something'. Sitting and reflecting, giving time and quiet for inspiration to come is just as important as anything you can go do. Stay tuned in as the Eyres turn cliches on their head, and listen next for how to think differently about 'if it's worth doing it's worth doing well.'

Very little can properly prepare you for being a parent. You know the big things about how they can bring great joy and serious heartache. You know they'll keep you up some nights and have you cheering from the stands. But what about the weird things? Today the Eyres dive into the unexpected of parenting. They are joined by one of their own kids to help relay some crazy family stories. For more of the side effects that cropped up in Shawni's parenting journey, check out her blog at 71toes.com.

Teaching children goes so much beyond the classic reading, writing, and arithmetic. There are opportunities in the world for practical education and learning social and service literacies. Today Richard and Linda share stories of some of their wonderful humanitarian work and how it helped their kids learn, even outside the school walls. For more information about how you can reach out and help, The Eyres recommend checking out these sites: choicehumanitarian.org careforlife.org

Richard and Linda give parenting and family advice every week. The importance of their relationship with their own family is matched only by the importance of their relationship with God. For religious people, that higher power plays an important part in daily family life, and the Eyres address that impact today. The Eyres have been on the road and on the internet this week. You can access information about the 8 Myths of Marriage keynote address here: my.iammomsummit.com

Parenting tips can be found everywhere. Everyone thinks they have the next 'quick fix'. Richard and Linda believe that it takes more than doing one new thing to be a better parent. Sometimes it takes a change in attitude. Today they share three mindsets to try out that can lead to healthier lives; Serendipity, Stewardship, and Synergy.

Parenting takes practice. If you want to get better at it, you'll have to study, work, and do just like developing any other trait. Getting kids in this entitlement age grit is not an easy endeavor. It is possible though if you are willing to put in the same time and effort you want from your kids. Today the Eyres suggest a few simple practices like starting a family economy and teaching the history of your family to get started in teaching grit, and you can go from there!

The Eyre family is a big believer in goals. In past shows they have explained how to parent effectively by setting focused benchmarks. If we can set specific goals regarding academics, work, or fitness, then why not use goal setting to help your relationships with your significant other, parents, or children.  For more information on how to set goals for yourself you can visit www.valuesparenting.com

Is romance such an old fashion word? Richard and Linda celebrated 50 years of their engagement recently and took a stroll down memory lane of that romantic time, all those years ago. But romance doesn't have to be stuck in the '60s. The Eyres give some tips on how romance can evolve through the years and how to keep the spark going. 

There is so much to watch out for in media these days, and one of the big things kids can pick up is an entitlement attitude. Today Richard and Linda share some tips on how responsibility can curb those thoughts and also protect kids in other ways by keeping them busy and productive on good things. It may seem counterintuitive, but like the saying goes, you can give your kids more by giving them less.