In this episode, Saren talks with her parents (Richard and Linda Eyre, NYTimes #1 Bestselling Authors of parenting books) about what they feel was most important as they reflect on their 43 years of parenting their nine children.
This lively conversation offers some invaluable insights into deliberate parenting!
Show Notes:
Family Systems Program (online training to help you set up a family economic system, a strong and positive discipline system, and a great family identity and culture)
A Money System that Works (includes the hilarious video Richard referenced where he laid out the initial very-complicated Eyre family economic system)
The Eyre Family Orchestra – Or Lack Thereof (Saren’s blog post about her mom’s great attempts at a family orchestra – and what ended up happening)
Everyday Traditions (podcast episode elaborating on specific ideas for building a family culture through traditions)
Click here to view the PDF Summary of the Podcast.
This podcast is sponsored by:
Wow! What fabulous advice. Since I’ve been an avid follower, I’ve heard a few of these ideas before . . . .but it was so good to get a good review, plus some new ones. I especially loved the “decisions in advance” principle. I want to start role-playing situations with my kids and have them begin writing decisions down in a book, just like it was suggested. Thanks again!
This was fantastic. I listened while folding laundry and had to run and get a notebook to write ideas down. I hope to listen with my husband at a later time. I needed to hear the part about relaxing about the music lessons, I’ve been pushing one child kind of hard but what I really want is for him to learn to enjoy and apparel tat music and that isn’t going to happen by harping on him.
What a great podcast! I’m starting the Family Systems Training and this goes perfectly. Where can I find the 5 facet reviews that Richard mentioned of what he did for each child monthly? I admire your family so much! I love all the ideas you are sharing. I honestly have not thought about how to create a family culture. I’m looking forward to reading the book, The Entitlement Trap.
I LOVED that!!! Thank you!!!!! I am so inspired and motivated to take control of my family life instead of just letting it happen how it happens!
I listened to this podcast this morning and it spoke to my heart. I am loving all your podcasts. I feel like you are these mentors in my parenting life. I feel like I should take your podcasts a little more slowly, digest them, and put them in to practice. Then move onto the next. But after each one I feel like I just finished a chapter in a thrilling novel; I just can’t put it down. I feel like “I can do this!”
And I especially love hearing your parents’ perspective. I grew up in a “broken home” and didn’t have parents around much. I think we turned out well because of all the prayers of my mom. But that sometimes doesn’t help me to know what to do with my kids on the day-to-day. I hope someday I can offer similar advice for my own kids/grandkids because I was so involved and knew them so well.
You guys are quickly becoming my go-to parenting mentors. Thank you!!!