Empty Nest Marriage | Richard & Linda Eyre | #23

On todays’ episode, Dr. Dave and Dr. Liz welcome Richard and Linda Eyre back on the show to shed some light on grandparenting and how to make your marriage thrive as empty nesters. Richard and Linda share some powerful tips and tools from their online course and community called grandparenting101.com so that you can prepare now for this exciting phase of life!Timestamps:0:00 – Introduction: Who are Richard & Linda Eyre?2:44 – “Gray Divorce” & why the divorce rate has gone down in recent years4:39 – The dynamics and chemistry of the relationship change when it’s just you two again6:19 – Creating a new vision statement for your marriage when the kids are gone7:47 – Being a team as grandparents helps your marriage to thrive9:28 – The time when the kids are gone may be longer than the time when the kids are there11:21 – Look forward to empty nesting by planning things to do together; see it as an opportunity to focus on eachother again13:07 – When couples have joint projects they thrive together16:50 – Going your separate ways on grandparenting will only create divisions18:17 – Monthly meeting with your children about how to grandparent their children20:08 – Using zoom to stay connected & talk about how to support grandchildren22:03 – Renewing your commitment to each other in this new phase & writing it down23:13 – What can couples do now to prepare for & strengthen their marriage as empty nesters?25:32 – Write down things you adore & appreciate about the other person27:09 – Grandparenting101.com - an online community for grandparents30:51 – Don’t just be a grandparent, be a grand husband or a grand wife33:00 – Richard & Linda’s takeaway - live life in the present & remember why you married your spouseAbout Richard & Linda Eyre:Richard and Linda Eyre are the parents of nine children and are among the most popular speakers in the world on parenting and families. They've presented in more than 45 countries and are New York Times best selling authors of numerous books on parenting couples and families. The Eyres have been frequent guests on national network shows including Oprah, the Today Show, Primetime Live, 60 minutes, Good Morning America, and once did regular segments on the CBS Early Show. Their parenting website valuesparenting.com provides ideas,guidance and creative programs for families throughout the world, including programs on grandparenting and empty nest parenting.Richard & Linda Eyre Links:   -    www.valuesparenting.com   -    www.grandparenting101.com   -    Books: The 8 Myths of Marriage, Being a Proactive Grandfather,          The Happiness Paradox   -    Social Media: @richardlindaeyre   -    Email: [email protected]:Richard: How well your marriage is doing in your senior years is directly related to how proactive you are as a grandparentLinda: Sometimes the things that bother you the most about your spouse are the things that you love the most, if you really stop and think about it.Liz: If we fail to plan then we plan to failDave: Having both grandparents on board will strengthen their relationshipInvites:   ●    Start talking about what youHappy Hacks: 101 Science-Backed Ways to Boost Happiness, Reduce Stress, and Build a More Meaningful Life.Available now starting at 99¢ on Amazon and Dave's Book StoreWritten by Dr. Dave Schramm, this practical and uplifting new book offers simple, research-based strategies to help you build greater happiness, strengthen resilience, reduceThe opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of the Utah Marriage Commission.Visit our site for FREE relationship resources and regular giveaways: Strongermarriage.org  Podcast.stongermarriage.orgYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StrongerMarriageLifeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@strongermarriagelifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/strongermarriagelife/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strongermarriage/Facebook Marriage Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/770019130329579Dr. Dave Schramm: http://drdaveschramm.comhttp://drdavespeaks.com Dr. Liz Hale: http://www.drlizhale.com/