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)
Firstly, let me say, that it was a great podcast and I really enjoyed listening to it. I have read the “Witch” book and really enjoyed it to.
I have a question, which hopefully someone will be able to help me with.
How can this be adapted to a small family? I mean really small – 1 child, 2 parents.
I have noticed that the family systems and traditions work quite well with the families where there is a certain “critical mass” of kids. So there are 2 obvious “kids” and “parents” camps. I don’t think me and my husband are doing terribly really, but I can’t help noticing that trying things like family meetings etc easily ends up like we’re ganging up on the kid. I mean we are not, but hope you understand what I mean – that he often feels like he’s singled out in the household. He would probably feel better about his place in the family if he was not the only one in that place. But this is what our family structure is. I just wonder if you have any tips?
Hi! Big fan here! I read the entitlement trap when my first son was 1 and he is now 7. I appreciate all the insight and wisdom I have acquired from the books and power of moms over the years. I have tried to start the family economy a couple of times when he was about 5, but without success. I decided to give it a rest until he is 8. Now the question is, when it finally begins, is it more likely to be successful if I only include the 8 year old? Or best to also include the 6 and 5 year old kids?