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Richard and Linda Eyre
MEET AUTHOR Richard and Linda Eyre
Richard and Linda Eyre are among the most popular speakers in the world on parenting and families. Their clients and audiences range from The Young President’s Organization (YPO) and major corporations and associations to a wide array of school, civic, church and community groups. They find it remarkable and gratifying that in every one of the 45 countries where they have presented, parents have similar hopes, dreams and worries about their children regardless of economic, religious, geographic and cultural differences.They are authors of numerous work/family balance and parenting books, one of which, Teaching Your Children Values became the first parenting book in fifty years (since Dr. Spock’s Baby and Child Care) to reach #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. The Eyres two latest books are 5 Spiritual Solutions for Parents and The Entitlement Trap, How to Rescue Your Child with a New Family System of Choosing, Earning, and Ownership.The Eyres have appeared on many national network shows including Oprah, The Today Show, Prime Time Live, 60 Minutes, Good Morning America and once did regular segments on the CBS Early Show. Their parenting website www.valuesparenting.com provides ideas, guidance and creative programs for families throughout the world.Learn more about Richard and Linda here.
Author's Published Articles
HOW TO LIVE The Second Half of Life (part II)
We live in a world that is already so polarized…
The T.E.A.M. Approach to Grandparenting and 3-Generation Family Management
The interest in and passion for more proactive grandparenting is…
Grandparenting: Completing the Joy Circle
What is our goal or mission as grandparents? How do…
Deliberate, Purposeful, Difference-Making Grandparenting
So, how do we become both great and grand as…
My Four Fondest Wishes—By Almost everyone 65 or older
My name is Almost Everyone, and I am 65 or…
The Art and Skill of Grandparenting
Good grandparenting may have the power to save the world. …
Seeking Revelation for Your Family in Times of Crisis
This last article in this series is about grappling with…
How Can I Help My Children to Gain and Retain Their Own Testimonies?
It is one thing to learn the art and celestial…
How Can I Take Full Advantage of What the Church Offers My Family?
We the parents and grandparents are now the principle mode…
The Personal Challenge of a “Home Centered” Gospel
We must raise our sights and our perspective to the…
How do I put “Home Centered, Church Supported” Into Action Within My Own Family?
It’s tempting to want God to give us a simple…
Overcoming the Obstacles to Family Revelation
This week we will explore five practices or habits that…
What Obstacles can Block Us from Receiving Revelation for our Families?
If, as Elder McConkie taught, God is broadcasting revelation all…
Seeking Family Revelation through Priesthood, Blessings, and Family Prayer
What is more important than holding and using the very…
Seeking Family Revelation through Awareness, Perspective, and by Being in Holy Places
Though there are hundreds of ways to receive revelation, the…
Seeking Family Revelation through Preparation, Contemplation, and other Enhancements of Prayer
It is not only directly through prayer that we can…
The Many Portals of Family Revelation: How is it sought? How is it received?
Revelation or direct spiritual guidance or inspiration, for ourselves and…
Seeking and Receiving Family Revelation
Our Heavenly Parents know more about our families, and about…
Opening The Door To Family Revelation: Receiving Divine Answers for You and Your Children
In today’s turbulent world, and with the challenge of home…
Good Grandparenting: Don’t Manage, CONSULT!
Our grandparental instincts are to give them everything and to…
Our Role as Grandparents: Being the Connecting Link
During this Coronavirus Crisis (which is likely to go on…
Coronavirus Grandparenting: Stay Safe and Practice “Remote, Active Grandparenting”
Few forces on earth are strong enough to keep loving…
Grammie Camps! Quality Time Creates Quality Relationships
The kids are invited to come to Grammie Camp the…
A Practical Approach to Getting to Know Your Grandkids Individually
How does knowing that your grandchildren came from a Premortal…
Giving Grandchildren Grit—The Surprising Key
As we contemplate how different our grandchildren’s lives are from…
On Giving Advice as a Grandparent and the Use of Duct Tape
We understand that these grandchildren are the stewardships of our…
The Meridian Grandparenting Forum
Here’s the thing: Grandparents don’t talk very much about grandparenting.…
Your Influence as a Grandparent is Up to You
Most of us will be grandparents for more years of…
Marriage Myth: Relationships Need the “Test-drive” of Living Together Before Marriage
MYTH: You wouldn’t buy a car until you had taken…
Marriage Myth: It’s Better to Keep Things to Myself and Not Make Waves
MYTH: In marriage some things are better left unsaid; and…
Marriage Myth: We Have to Be Perfectly Matched to Be Happy
There are so many young adults out there looking for…
Marriage Myth: It is Better for Spouses to Maintain Independence from Each Other
Independence and freedom are the hallmarks of our American culture…
Marriage Myth: Achievements Require More Attention Than Relationships
MYTH: Achievements are harder and take more work than relationships.…
Marriage Myth: More Alike Means More Happy
MYTH: A good measure of the quality of your relationship…
Why the State of the Family Matters and What We can Do About It
We wrote last week about the growing trend to have…
Why the First Commandment Ever Given is so Relevant Today
Someone pointed out that the first admonition or commandment that…
Publishers We Have Known and Loved and How to Get a Book at the Author’s Price
As Christmas approaches, we thought the best gift we could…
Where does Poetry stand in the Lineup of Emerging Mormon Arts?
Would anyone doubt that the quantity and quality of Mormon…
Being the “Link” Between Your Grandchildren and their Ancestors
The reason adolescents join gangs is that they need this…
Grandkids are the Greatest, and We Can be their Champions
National surveys show that 82% of Baby Boomers with grandchildren…
Can Grandparents Save the World?
When someone asks, “Who is going to teach this generation…
Going Beyond Your Physical Diet
The physical, mental and spiritual are not only connected, they…
Principles and Practices of the Half Diet Diet
Let’s take a look back and review what we have…
Poetry as a Diet Enhancer
Living in and seeing the moment—and Finding Your Re-set Button.
‘Repair the Breach’ (Giving Away the Half You Don’t Eat)
You may think your desire to lose weight is the…
Further Exploring the Metaphor of Bridling Passions
“We put bits in the horses' mouths,” said James, an…
How Testimonials Help Explain the Half Diet Diet
Let’s take a brief pause this week from continuing to…
The Theory (and the Logic) of the Half Diet Diet
Most of us are conditioned to think of a diet…
A Scriptural Diet that Works (Meridian readers proved it!)
What has not been mentioned yet in this series is…
Bridling your Appetite (And Dr. Bridell Revealed)
There was quite a bit of interest in the article…
A Whole Different Kind of Diet
Meridian readers know that Linda and I generally write about…
Final Article in “Aging” Series, And Free Book Give Away
Today we conclude this 17 part series to Baby Boomers…
Why the 55 to 75 is the new Prime of Life
Think specifically for a moment why 65 is the new…
Grandparenting II: Individual Grandkid focus and Social Media
No matter how we look at it, the emotional core…
9 Simple Folders that will help you Plan the Rest of your Life
Change is inevitable, but if we make no effort to…
Will Baby Boomers Save the World?
After being the 50 and 60-year beneficiaries of the opportunities…
The 7 Decisions Baby Boomers Can and Should Make
As Baby Boomers, because of our longer life spans, we…
What 65 year-olds can learn from 85 year-olds
It’s one thing for us Baby Boomers to try to…
Being a Champion for your Grandkids
How can we grandparents be effective champions of and for…
Re-Defining the old Clichés about Aging
One nice Christmas present for “Seniors” might be to quit…
Perspectives and Practicalities of the Autumn of Life
An introduction to a multi-part series on Living a Full…
Three Perspectives to Deepen Marriage Commitment (And to Advocate it to Others)
After advocating for interdependence over independence in life, we got…
Should You Trade Your Independence for Interdependence?
Most people we ask this question to say NO! Because…
An Unexpected Piece of Marital Advice
“Get inspired by sex.” It seemed like a strange way…
3 Types of Marriage that are Completely Conflict Free (And Why You Wouldn’t Want Any of Them)
How do you measure your marriage? In our experience, many…
Don’t Let Your Children Confuse Jesus with Santa
Have you, as a parent or grandparent, ever worried that…
The Turning: How Large Institutions can Support the Most Important Institution
We make appeals and recommendations to decision makers within the…
The Turning: Family Traditions and Narratives
Everyone, particularly every child, needs an identity larger than himself-…
The Turning: Generation X vs. Generation Y
What are the differences between the perceptions of Generation X…
The Turning: 7 Ways to Strengthen and Protect Your Family
Here are seven direct and effective approaches to strengthening, protecting,…
The Turning: What Can we Do about Family Breakdown?
The family is breaking down in our society, and a…
The Importance of Revaluing the Family
We believe that turning our hearts toward our families and…
The Turning: Why the State of the Family Matters
"Analysts, data, and statistical packages have made little progress against…
What are the 5 Things Marriage Partners Must Talk About?
As we conclude this series on marriage, let us end…
What is the Biggest Reason for Not Giving Up on Marriage?
All marriages go through their ups and downs, and we…
Is “Marriaging” More Important than Parenting?
There are strong connections between how well people do in…
Why Should We Celebrate Traditional Marriage?
Those who believe that marriage should be between one man…
Is Cohabitation a Cancerous Curse on Society?
Why use words as negative and shocking as "Cancerous" and…
Is Traditional Marriage Disappearing?
Of the four threats to traditional marriage divorce and gay…
What is the Irony of the Gay Marriage Movement?
We need a movement of our own. A MARRIAGE MOVEMENT…
What are the Conjugal and Revisionist Views of Marriage?
There are two basic alternative ways in which to view…
Mormon Perspectives on Modern Marriage: Why Does Marriage Matter?
Richard and Linda Eyre explore various aspects of the most…
Why Family is Always the Starting Point and the End
Why do those who never marry or those who divorce…
Priorities and New Year’s Resolutions
To know whether something is worth doing well, we ask…
Christmas and Traditions
Strong traditions exist in every lasting institution - in schools,…
Do Kids Make Us Happy?
Scientific studies have found that having children does not increase…
Disagreements are Okay in Marriage
Synergy and growth are often obtained not in spite of…
Equality of Partners in Marriage
It is proper and fissionable and even politically correct to…
The Universal Power of Prayer in Parenting
Recently, we were talking to a mom who told us…
Surprise: Romney’s “Weakness” is Actually His Strength
Prediction: Mitt Romney will come to be viewed as the…
It all Starts with The Breakdown of Families
Kids born to single women or kids born to couples…
Tired of How the Media Covers Politics?
One of the best things we can teach our children…
The Number One Parenting (and Marriage) Idea
People occasionally ask us, "If you could just recommend one…
“We have the Dead Christ, you have the Risen Lord”
Of all the things that we can teach our children,…
Opinion: The Best Alternative to Mitt…is Mitt
How has Romney endured and overcome the media scrutiny that…
Four Myths that Discourage Parents and Undermine Families (Part 2)
Have these myths frightened you or your loved ones from…
Four Myths that Discourage Parents and Undermine Families
Four scary misconceptions are discouraging young people from having children.…
How Families can Succeed where America is Failing
Aren't you just sick to death of all the financial…
Steps for Setting up a Family Economy
Here is a system for teaching your child responsibility and…
Thinking about the Cause of Entitlement, and the Solution
Here is an idea for a literal rescue of your…
The Cause of Entitlement, and the Solution
The place to start with kids is ownership. Giving them…
The Cause of Entitlement, and the Solution
The place to start with kids is ownership. Giving them…
How Bad Kids’ Entitlement is, And How to End It!
Entitlement is one of the biggest problems our children face…
What Entitlement is and How it Grows in our Kids
What if many of our basic notions of parenting and…
The Biggest Kid-Problem: Entitlement
Entitlement is a double edged sword (or a double-jawed trap)…
Parents: Cast your Vote on Today’s Biggest Parenting Problem
In your estimation, what is the biggest problem that parents…
Applying Christ and the Atonement to Parenting
We don't think we have ever met anyone who uses…
The Church as the Back-Up for our Parenting
Can you imagine trying to raise a child in today's…
The Unimagined Power of Prayer in Parenting
Since we understand that we are not the "owners" of…
Remember Who our Children Really Are
How would you like to find a parenting solution that…
The Parenting Problem Called Entitlement
This generation of teens seems to believe that someone will…
The Common Longing for Spiritual Solutions to Worldly Parenting Challenges
Travels around the world reveal that there are good parents…
Parenting Fireside at Washington DC Visitors’ Center
The Eyres will speak on 5 Advantages of LDS Parents…
What Manner of Man: A Weekly Program to Better Know the Savior-Postscript: What about This Year?
There are many beneficial ways to read scripture. You can…
What Manner of Man: A Weekly Program to Better Know the Savior-Perfection
Christ was perfect not only in the sense that He…
What Manner of Man: A Weekly Program to Better Know the Savior-Congruence
Christ was able to move in a circle, always lifting…
What Manner of Man: A Weekly Program to Better Know the Savior-“In The World, but Not of the World”
Christ was able to move in a circle, always lifting…
What Manner of Man: A Weekly Program to Better Know the Savior-Harmony of Opposites
Lao-tzu indicated that if there should ever appear on the…
What Manner of Man: A Weekly Program to Better Know the Savior-Patience
Peace is preserved only as patience persists. Christ is the…
What Manner of Man: A Weekly Program to Better Know the Savior-Calmness
Jesus was like the eye of a hurricane. The things…
What Manner of Man: A Weekly Program to Better Know the Savior-Peace
In physical things as well as in personality things, there…
What Manner of Man: A Weekly Program to Better Know the Savior-Confident Humility
The greatest measure of Christ's complete self-security and confidence is…
What Manner of Man: A Weekly Program to Better Know the Savior-“Seek Ye First”
The true in heart knew that moth and rust and…
What Manner of Man: A Weekly Program to Better Know the Savior-Relationships Above Achievements
In the entire scriptural record of his life there is…
What Manner of Man: A Weekly Program to Better Know the Savior-Families
It is interesting and instructive to note that God, from…
What Manner of Man: A Weekly Program to Better Know the Savior-Eternal Frame of Reference
Christ saw all things in the eternal frame of reference.…
What Manner of Man: A Weekly Program to Better Know the Savior-Glory
Those of us who are just beginning to know the…
What Manner of Man: A Weekly Program to Better Know the Savior-Clarity and Comprehension
What he said seemed brighter than the world and larger…
What Manner of Man: A Weekly Program to Better Know the Savior-Light of Truth
Christ is responsible for the light our eyes see, and…
What Manner of Man: A Weekly Program to Better Know the Savior-Intelligence
Christ is the most intelligent of all, and he uses…
What Manner of Man: A Weekly Program to Better Know the Savior-Truth and Love
The thing that sets Christ apart form all other teachers…
What Manner of Man: A Weekly Program to Better Know the Savior-Imagery, Vitality, Power
He took the common things that all of His listener's…
What Manner of Man: A Weekly Program to Better Know the Savior-Understanding
Christ's tolerance and understanding enabled him to see offensive characteristics…
What Manner of Man: A Weekly Program to Better Know the Savior-Preparation
Christ underwent thirty years of preparation before his ministry began…
What Manner of Man: A Weekly Program to Better Know the Savior-Revolutionary Uniqueness
He was content to leave the full weight of his…
What Manner of Man: A Weekly Program to Better Know the Savior-Total Example
Jesus Christ lived a perfect life - a fact that…
What Manner of Man: A Weekly Program to Better Know the Savior-Goals and Plans
The plan championed before this world by the Savior was…
What Manner of Man: A Weekly Program to Better Know the Savior-Charisma
Close your eyes for a moment and visualize the Savior…
What Manner of Man: A Weekly Program to Better Know the Savior-Magnanimity and Friendship
It is because of Christ's love for all that he…
What Manner of Man: A Weekly Program to Better Know the Savior-Compassion and Empathy
Where lies complete compassion? Is it in the love of…
What Manner of Man: A Weekly Program to Better Know the Savior-Thy Will Be Done
His challenge to us, as always, was to do as…
What Manner of Man: A Weekly Program to Better Know the Savior-Devotion and Dedication
His challenge to us, as always, was to do as…
What Manner of Man: A Weekly Program to Better Know the Savior-Humility and Honor to the Father
It has been said that the difference between great and…
What Manner of Man: A Weekly Program to Better Know the Savior-Depth of Feeling
The Lord revealed that only two things offend God: failure…
What Manner of Man: A Weekly Program to Better Know the Savior-Gentleness, Patience, Forgiveness
True sensitivity comes not from learned techniques or from Dale…
What Manner of Man: A Weekly Program to Better Know the Savior-Extra-Centeredness
Tennyson spoke of "gentleness, which, when it weds with manhood,…
What Manner of Man: A Weekly Program to Better Know the Savior-Poetic Sensitivity
The Master's life was a series of windows. He was…
What Manner of Man: A Weekly Program to Better Know the Savior-Righteous Indignation
The Master loved all, and loved us all, and therefore…
What Manner of Man: A Weekly Program to Better Know the Savior-Courage, Fearlessness
Christ's anger was inseparably connected to perfect love. He simply…
What Manner of Man: A Weekly Program to Better Know the Savior-Mental and Emotional Discipline
He walked unwaveringly toward the cross, refusing the compromise, or…
What Manner of Man: A Weekly Program to Better Know the Savior-Physical Endurance and Power
Whatever our Lord's physical strength may have been, the power…
What Manner of Man: A Weekly Program to Better Know the Savior-Week 8 – Gratitude
Physical Endurance and Power
What Manner of Man: A Weekly Program to Better Know the Savior-Week 7 – Optimism and Positive Attitude
Accomplishments, knowledge, even beliefs make us happy only as we…
What Manner of Man: A Weekly Program to Better Know the Savior-Week 6 — Happiness
In the Savior's gospel, all things are stated in the…
What Manner of Man: A Weekly Program to Better Know the Savior-Week 5 – Valleys and Peaks
Jesus' love for children, his feelings for the sea and…
What Manner of Man: A Weekly Program to Better Know the Savior-Week 3 – Earthly Roles
The one thing all men have in common is the…
What Manner of Man: A Weekly Program to Better Know the Savior-Week 4 – After-Resurrection Roles
What a joy to know that we are preparing now,…
What Manner of Man: A Weekly Program to Better Know the Savior-Week 2 – Pre-Earth Roles
Jesus Christ led and inspired us in that greatest of…
What Manner of Man: A Weekly Program to Better Know the Savior-Week 1 – Every Crucial Role
"What is Jesus doing now?" "Taking care of all of…
What Manner of Man: A Weekly Program to Better Know the Savior-Introduction – To Think More Specifically of Christ
How do I use these several sacred moments which are…
Column 12: Spiritual Empty Nest Parenting
When your children leave home, is it just a loss…
Column 11: Emotional Empty Nest Parenting
You can never give too much love or support for…
Without Strong Families–Government Band-Aids
Most of society's ills are not due to poverty, but…
Financial Emptying Nest Parenting
How do we give our children financial self-reliance and at…
Questions Regarding Grandparenting Empty Nest Parenting
That glorious stage of grandparenting. What is the biggest difference…
Questions About Your Child’s Marriage Empty Nest Parenting
Your child is newly married with a home of his/her…
Emptying Nest Parenting Questions about Your Son’s or Daughter’s Work, Life, and Career
How much should you be involved in your child's career…
Emptying Nest Parenting “Leaving Home for the First Time”
Parents experience a whole gamut of new emotions when children…
Emptying Nest Parenting : Eleven Essential Elements
All families that last and produce security and happiness for…
The Law of the Fleas: The Nature of Freedom
There's a time to nurture and to hold close and…
Emptying Nest Parenting (Column III)
The right perspective can make the emptying nest phase of…
The Nature of Security — The Law of the Redwoods Allegory
Redwoods grow straight and tall by interlocking roots. Families can…
The Nature of Communication The Law of the Whales
The beauty of whale songs is a poignant lesson in…
The Nature of Discipline: The Law of the Elephant’s Trunk
This week the Eyre's delight us with the 'Law of…
Empty-Nest Parenting: Adjusting Your Stewardship As Your Children Leave Home
The transition of children moving out and moving on can…
The Lesson of the Bear: Helping Kids Become Responsible
Richard and Linda continue their series of articles about the…
The Lesson of the Crabs: Praise, Support, and Positive Affirmation
Richard and Linda continue their series of articles about the…