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.'

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.

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

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

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 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.