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Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown – Monday, March 18, 20244:20 pm: Cheryl Chumley, Online Opinion Editor at the Washington Times, joins the show for a conversation about her piece in which she writes that Israel must eradicate terrorists despite what Democrats might say.4:38 pm: Gerrick Wilkins, author of a new book titled “Unshackling Democracy: Embracing Term Limits, Empowering Citizens” joins Rod to discuss why he says now is the time to limit how long members of Congress can serve.6:05 pm: Author and retired U.S. diplomat Stephan Helgesen joins the show for a conversation about his piece for American Thinker about the moment you started to like Donald Trump.6:20 pm: Thaddeus McCotter, a contributor to American Greatness, joins Rod for a conversation about his piece pondering whether Donald Trump is running a campaign or a revenge tour in 2024.6:38 pm: Merrilee Boyack of Latter-Day Saints for Life joins the show to discuss the formation of the Mormon anti-abortion group.

Are you tired of worrying about things you can’t control? Are you ready to experience more joy in life without the burden of constant guilt where you think you are falling short? In this episode...

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* Guest: Lowell Nelson - CampaignForLiberty.org - RonPaulInstitute.org * Concessions Made in the Battle for Speaker of the US House. * Utah Eagle Forum Annual Conference. * Tim Ballard of Operation Underground Railroad (OUR) warned us that "age fluidity" is the next big thing coming down the road, close on the heels of "gender fluidity." Why? Because of the many laws against sex with minors. If a teenager can "identify" as a 25-year old, then the predator who abuses her cannot be prosecuted for having sex with a minor. Sounds outlandish? It's coming. * He ended his presentation with a warning about pedophilia. He said that pedophilia characterized the final epoch of every civilization (like Rome and Greece) that has crumbled. Are we there yet? * David Barton reminded us that the Founders read the Bible a lot. And, not only did they read the Bible, but they memorized Bible verses as well. * Barton said that schools in the early days of our Republic tested students annually on four documents: the Declaration of Independence, the US Constitution, the state constitution, and George Washington's Farewell Address. He challenged us to read scripture every day. * Marlo Oaks discussed ESG (Environmental Social Governance). He quoted James Madison who said "crisis is the rallying cry of the tyrant." I thought to myself about COVID lockdowns and vaccine mandates, "Wow! That is certainly true!" If the Dark Side can dup us into believing there exists a crisis, then they can impose nearly any tyrannical measure they wish. * Janae Stracke recommended we visit HeritageAction.com - There you will find a seven-point agenda to save America. * Bobby Cclayson talked about the coming food crisis due to shortages in meat processing plants and food growing and processing areas. * Merrilee BOYACK of ProLife Utah described our future post Roe v Wade. With the Dobbs decision, she said the killing of babies stopped for two days (Saturday and Sunday), but began again on Monday when Judge Stone granted an 18-week stay of the Utah law that banned abortion (and which he later made permanent). That case will likely be heard and decided by the Utah Supreme Court this year. * Dalane England gave us an excellent preview of HB131 Vaccine Passport Prohibition. * 15-Minute Cities and the Right To Travel - Alexandra Bruce, LewRockwell.com

Can we walk the tightrope of doing exactly enough for our kids so they succeed? My son Grady (who, at the time of recording this episode, is 11) was curious about one of his cousins who has taken a job at a cinema. He asked questions like “how does he know which button to push for a customer ordering popcorn?” and “how does he know where to GET the popcorn?” I explained the concept of “job shadow” training to Grady. His cousin will start work as a trainee and watch a seasoned cinema worker. Grady's cousin will start doing the work, imitating the trainer's example. Soon enough, Grady's cousin will be doing his job without much assistance. Eventually, Grady's cousin will know the work well and be able to take on his own trainees. Parenting follows a similar pattern. Children aren't little employees (that probably violates FLSA labor laws!), but they learn how to be humans the same way employees at a business learn new skills. Children can take on new tasks — whether putting dishes in the sink, tidying their own rooms, hanging up their own clothes, or making their own food — pertinent to their age and stage of development, under your supervision. And eventually, they will (for they must, if they are to grow up as they should) be able to do most tasks without your hands-on assistance. The point I hope to drive home in this episode is this. Not only can you teach your kids anything, you can do it on your own terms. Suppose you're studying Kerry Flatley's Self-Sufficient Kids program or reading Merrilee Boyack's The Parenting Breakthrough, and you feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of tasks you're “supposed” to be teaching your kids by the age they are that you haven't done. Well, HALT that train of thought before it leaves the station, and here's why: Your parenting decisions, if you choose them consciously and love your reason for choosing them, are yours to own and stand by. You might still be making lunches for a child who knows how to prepare food. Or you might be teaching your six-year-old to make PB&J sandwiches. If you love your reason for continuing to provide, or for teaching a skill and retreating for the child to claim the independence their developing brains crave, that's all that matters. Only you have a stake in your parenting process. Remember: you've got this! Subscribe on Apple! Subscribe on Android! Join my FREE parenting bootcamp! Let's Connect! Here's where you can find me: Learn more at https://www.coachingkelly.com. Find me on Instagram! Find me on Facebook!

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Friday, January 22, 20214:20 pm: Terry Jones, Editor of Insights and Issues, joins the program to discuss how today marks the beginning of a dark winter in America under the Biden administration4:35 pm: Ira Mehlman of the Federation for American Immigration Reform joins Rod to discuss Joe Biden’s plan to create an eight-year path to U.S. citizenship for illegal immigrants6:05 pm: Merrilee Boyack, Executive Director of Family Watch International and Chair of Abortion Free Utah, joins Rod to discuss how non-profit organizations in the state are handling the pandemic, as well as give us a preview of this year’s March for Life6:20 pm: Doug Badger, a visiting fellow in domestic policy studies for The Heritage Foundation, joins Rod to discuss his recent piece about how masks, social distancing and lockdowns are not working to curb Covid-196:35 pm: We’ll listen back to Rod’s conversations this week with author and historian Victor Davis Hanson on the biting vindictiveness of the “winners” on the left, and (at 6:50 pm) with Bob Cusack of The Hill on the tall order Joe Biden has in uniting the country

Merrilee Boyack, wife, mother, lawyer, political activist, and author, talks about her most important activity in the day is in the early morning hours taking care of her spiritual side. [Family Watch International](https://familywatch.org) [Aboration Free Utah](https://abortionfreeutah.org/#!/home/main) Please subscribe to this podcast and share your comments. When you subscribe and share comments, it increases the rating of the show and makes it easier for people to find. Do not know how to leave a rating or comments? The links below will quickly show you how. You can also share your comments, request to be a guest, or recommend someone you feel who would make a great guest by contacting me at richard@thebusylatterdaysaint.com, and please visit my website at https://thebusylatterdaysaint.com. The music for this show is used by permission by Marvin Goldstein. For more information about Marvin and his music, go to http://marvingoldstein.com. Apple How to Leave a Rating or Review for a Podcast From Your iPhone or iPad https://is.gd/phyVld Android How To Leave a Podcast Review on iTunes, Stitcher, etc. https://is.gd/kLUpy2 The expressions and opinions shared on this podcast are those of the individuals speaking and do not reflect or necessarily coincide with those of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Merrilee Boyack, former city council member joins me to talk about why she got involved in politics, what it was like running for office and holding office. She also gives advice on what to do if you're ready to run!

Nick Neild joined us to discuss mindfulness, meditation, cognitive behavioral science and his new book, Just Bee.  These practices help us reduce stress and make wise choices by controlling our thoughts and feelings.  It was fun to learn that we may be experiencing meditation in everyday moments and not realizing it.  It can be discovered while washing a dish or experiencing a great snowboard ride.  It’s that zone where we are “in the moment” and redirecting our attention to our center. Nick also discussed his career strategy building a publishing company and pursuing his higher purpose of teaching mindfulness.  Nick offers mindfulness training to corporations to help improve the work culture, minimize stress and bring more joy to workers.  At the same time the companies benefit by retaining employees, reducing churn and training, while keeping productivity high.  Nick is also a school teacher integrating his mindfulness training into his lessons to help his students.  Nick Neild also shared a wonderful book reading of Just Bee for us. We share thoughts on so many other people and issues including Poway High School, Twin Peaks Middle School, Valley Elementary School, Merrilee Boyack, Connor Boyack, Tuttle Twins, Prague, monkey brain, Sponge Bob, Flintstones, Simpsons, Gina Tang, Christoph Neger, IQ, EQ, emotional intelligence, patriotism, Sheldon Cooper, Big Bang Theory, ET the Extra Terrestrial, road rage, Poway Chabad, getting cut off on the freeway. #JohnRileyProject #JustBee #Mindfulness #PursuitofHappiness #ETFAR JRP0099 Nick Neild Information: Zen Activist Press: http://zenactivist.com/ The Mindfulness Centers:  http://www.themindfulnesscenters.com/ Just Bee on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Just-Bee-Nick-J-Neild/dp/1734304901/ref=sr_1_1 Just Bee at Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/just-bee-nick-j-neild/1135258003 Our Sponsor: Poway Store: https://powaystore.com/ John Riley Project Info: Bookings? Inquiries? Contact me at https://johnrileyproject.com/ Donations: https://www.patreon.com/johnrileyproject Sponsorship Inquiries: https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-riley-project-podcast/id1435944995?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3llrMItpbx9JRa08UTrswA Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-riley-project Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9qb2hucmlsZXlwcm9qZWN0LmNvbS9mZWVkLw Tune In: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/John-Riley-Project-Podcast-p1154415/ Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/john-riley-project-john-riley-2l4rEIo1RJM/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Show notes!!Enter our giveaway!!! Will & Fox has so many fabulous things for us to give you!!Giveaway Bundle Includes:1 x (4 in 1 breastfeeding cover up) baby capsule cover, highchair cover and shopping cart cover.Super soft modal fabric. Color: Deep Navy Pin stripes.1 x (Swimming Ear band) Size Medium (18 months -10 years)1 x (2 pack of reusable swim diapers) Unisex prints – Hawaiian & Zig Zag1 x The Boobble Cup – 3 in 1 nursing milk collection cup1 X The BOOBBLE Adapter – Hand expression shield. Screw on to any wide neck baby bottleHow to enter the giveaway?!!There are 3 ways to enter and you can enter as many times as you want!!1. Rate and Review our podcast on Apple Podcasts2. Sign up for our free newsletter OR3. Visit us on Facebook or Instagram and tag a couple friends in your favorite postsHow to Get Your Kids to Help Around the House in 5 Steps:1. Work Alongside ThemExpect that it will take an average of 7 or 8 times for them to learn the skill on their own. Once they have the skill done, work where they can see you are working as well. If they see you hanging out relaxing, they are often going to feel like a slave. This usually cuts down on the complaining when you remind them that you are both working and helping the family and household. This isn’t always possible, but it’s especially helpful if you are just starting a new cleaning routine, have a big project you are working on together or even if you need an opportunity to have a nice unconfrontational chat with your child, working together is a great time to do that.2. Talk it UpThank them for helping the family. Praise the little things they are doing right in their cleaning. Help them practice on areas they don’t quite have right, but be as positive as possible. Get them excited about how they are doing grown up tasks and celebrate with them how good they will be at taking care of themselves when they are grown up and living on their own. Make sure your comments are genuine. Any kid can see through false praise.3. Define Your ExpectationsIf you have certain standards for cleaning a bedroom or a bathroom, walk them through it, but also print out a list. Let them know if you expect a quick tidy up or a deep clean.4. Make it FunThere are so many fun job charts you can use (we have many on our website), or games you can play. For example, we did a balloon chart one day. We put the chores inside the balloons and the kids popped the balloons to see what chore they needed to do next.Monetizing jobs, giving them technology minutes or rewarding them with treats or prizes work really well for us. The biggest thing is to mix it up. We all get bored doing the same thing all the time.5. Be ConsistentExpect for the chore to be done when you assign it. Check up on them, thank them, let them know you noticed.For more family helps, homemaking hacks, recipes, travel tips or our podcast archives, head over to www.helpingofhappiness.com, or visit us all across social media @HelpingOfHappinessDishwasher Dangers was inspired by my son. He was really struggling to get his chores done. He just could NOT get that dishwasher emptied without being distracted 50 times. One day instead of getting mad, I tried to think of what was happening in his mind. What fantasy was he living in his imaginary world that would be keeping him from doing his chores? Was he fighting off something that was keeping him from putting the silverware away? That is when Dishwasher Dangers was born!!Favorite parenting book: The Parenting Breakthrough by Merrilee Boyack

Commit to your marriage as the #1 most important intimate relationship in your life.That’s right - your relationship with your spouse is even more important than your relationship with your kids! In the end, your kids will leave the nest, choose their own eternal partners, and be committed to creating their own eternal marriages (hopefully). Act in a way that demonstrates the importance of this relationship to you.Of the many roles that Merrilee has had in her life - author, mother, lawyer, motivational speaker, life coach - the most important one to her will always be that of “wife.”Date night is sacred time.Think of the person that you were 10 years ago. Do you have the same interests? Do you believe the same things? Have you learned new hobbies? Don’t stop getting to know your spouse. They are not going to be the same person that you married forever.Heavenly Father asks us for at least three hours a week to worship him. Do the same thing for your marriage. Commit to date night like you commit to going to church every Sunday!Leave the kids with a babysitter and don’t allow more than 50% of the conversation to revolve around the family. Mix it up, get creative and have fun with each other. Keep getting to know each other. This will protect you from waking up one morning and thinking, “Who is this person that I’m married to?”Remember, an outing with kids is a family gathering, not a date. Talking about the kids the whole time is a family planning meeting, not a date.Don’t take your spouse’s name in vain.How often do you complain about your spouse to your friends or family? This has sadly become a cultural norm. We often don’t think twice when we hear someone poke a jab at their husband in relief society, or jokingly complain about their wife during guys night.  You must protect your spouse’s name. Do not speak poorly of them to others, especially to family and friends. Create a safe space for them to be deeply vulnerable with you without the fear that their weaknesses, mistakes or shortcomings will be spread to others. Give your spouse the gift of knowing they can trust you with their whole self.Quit trying to “fix” your spouse by demanding they be like you.“Perfect” in a gospel sense simply means, “whole.”You are truly one with your spouse when you both bring your strengths and weaknesses to the table. Often times, your strengths will align with their weaknesses and vice versa. Celebrate what you both bring separately to the table and support each other as you help one another learn and grow.Neither of you are perfect. Acknowledge your differences. Allow the beautiful power of the Atonement to make up for the rest. That is when you become truly whole.The “Treat as if…” principle.Have you ever heard the phrase, “fake it til you make it?” There is power in committing to an outcome and than doing everything in your power to make that outcome a reality. If you want to be confident, act confident! Eventually it will become who you are.It is the same with your spouse. If you treat your spouse like they are lazy, stupid, or inconsiderate, that is what they will become. If you want them to be more patient, treat them like they are already patient. If you want them to be more loving and caring, treat them as such! Treat your spouse according to their potential. You will get what you are looking for.These are just a few simple things that can help your marriage become truly Celestial.A heavenly marriage doesn’t happen by accident! It is intentionally created.

With a super-impressive bio (think: attorney, renowned public speaker, author of 13 books, family advocate, not to mention mother, wife, and grandma) Merrilee Boyak is full of wisdom, especially when it comes to raising independent and capable kids. In this episode, we glean from her years of experience as she shares why it's so important to train your kids to be independent, why you should let your kids fail, and why we shouldn't bail our kids out when they get into a bind. Through humorous stories and in a fun, upbeat style that is all Merrilee, you'll learn how agency plays a part in rearing children. And you actually might be a little excited next time your little cherub forgets an assignment so you can teach him through natural consequences. Show notes can be found on the blog at BeckyHiggins.com. DIRECT LINK. Follow us on instagram — @BeckyHigginsLLC and @BeckyProudfit. Love the podcast? Please share with your friends and leave a review on iTunes!

With a super-impressive bio (think: attorney, renowned public speaker, author of 13 books, family advocate, not to mention mother, wife, and grandma) Merrilee Boyak is full of wisdom, especially when it comes to raising independent and capable kids. In this episode, we glean from her years of experience as she shares why it's so important to train your kids to be independent, why you should let your kids fail, and why we shouldn't bail our kids out when they get into a bind. Through humorous stories and in a fun, upbeat style that is all Merrilee, you'll learn how agency plays a part in rearing children. And you actually might be a little excited next time your little cherub forgets an assignment so you can teach him through natural consequences. Show notes can be found on the blog at BeckyHiggins.com. DIRECT LINK. Follow us on instagram — @BeckyHigginsLLC and @BeckyProudfit. Love the podcast? Please share with your friends and leave a review on iTunes!

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Wednesday, August 28, 20194:20 pm: Amy Fowler of the Salt Lake City Council joins the show to discuss the difficulty the council faced in voting in favor of a tax incentive for the inland port despite the objection of many city residents4:35 pm: Rich Logis, author and radio host, joins the show to discuss his recent piece in American Thinker in which he says the GOP has a huge opportunity with minority voters who may be disillusioned with the Democratic Party6:05 pm: Bob Barr, Chairman and CEO of the Law Enforcement Education Foundation and a former congressman, joins the program to discuss the latest effort by Democrats to expand the Supreme Court in an effort to tip the scales for the party’s own political gain6:20 pm: Merrilee Boyack, Executive Director of Family Watch International, on the decision of the United Nations conference to cancel a pro-life workshop because it didn’t feel it was inclusive enough6:35 pm: Annie Holmquist, Editor of Intellectual Takeout, joins the show to discuss her piece about how to restore the childhoods that have been ruined in America

Last week, Abortion-Free Utah launched a campaign to end elective abortion in the state, which includes an upcoming piece of legislation banning the procedure by Riverton Republican Sen. Dan McCay, who said he does not yet know whether his bill will allow exceptions in instances of rape, incest, or when the life of the mother is at risk. The bill, which would conflict with longstanding court precedents, follows similar legislation in other states and recent anti-abortion resolutions in Utah cities and counties, as well as twin laws approved by the Utah Legislature earlier this year that have been put on hold pending the outcome of litigation. On this week’s “Trib Talk," McCay and Abortion-Free Utah chairwoman Merrilee Boyack join reporter Benjamin Wood to discuss their plans to end abortion in the state. Listeners can also subscribe to “Trib Talk” on SoundCloud, iTunes and Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and other major podcast platforms. “Trib Talk” is produced by Sara Weber with additional editing by Dan Harrie. Comments and feedback can be sent to tribtalk@sltrib.com, or to @bjaminwood or @tribtalk on Twitter.

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Thursday, June 20, 20194:20 pm: Merrilee Boyack, Chairwoman of Abortion Free Utah, joins the show to discuss the group’s new campaign to end elective abortions in the state, specifically targeting Planned Parenthood of Utah. Senator Dan McCay is set to sponsor a bill with the same goal in 2020. Rod will take your reaction to the effort at 888-570-80105:05 pm: Harvard has rescinded the acceptance of Kyle Kashuv, a survivor of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida, after racial slurs he posted on a Google Doc chat when he was just 16 years old re-surfaced on social media. Did Harvard make the right call? What stupid thing did you do as a kid that might get you in trouble today? Rod takes your comments – and confessions – at 888-570-80106:05 pm: Foreign policy expert Michael Friedson, Executive Editor of The Media Line, joins the program to discuss the American drone that was shot down in Iran. Should the United States retaliate?6:20 pm: Kurt Schlichter, attorney, veteran and political commentator, joins the show to discuss his recent piece about the hypocrisy of the left6:35 pm: Steve Moore, Chief Economist at The Heritage Foundation, joins the show for his weekly visit with Rod about politics and the nation’s economy

Every mom is a career mom. Some moms have another career on top of their mom gig, but it doesn’t diminish the fact that this is a long-term, strategic career. It’s a challenging career, but the perks put health plans and 401Ks to shame—the first smiles and giggles, that indescribable feeling of having your baby fall asleep in your arms. And that newborn smell…. Then there’s the first joke they tell that is actually funny, that adorable dance recital, the late-night heart-to-hearts. It’s the most rewarding career. In this post, we’re going to talk about several different moms, and how they strategize in their own motherhood careers. Specifically, we’ll talk about how they create deliberate family cultures, often complete with a family mission statement, how they set goals, and how they include their families in their big-picture planning. Here are links to more in-depth articles about the moms featured in this episode, as well as podcast episodes and books I mention. Profiles How Josie Strategizes: The Lauducci family lives a life of simplicity, togetherness, and global awareness—on a 40-foot sailboat. Family blog: afamilyafloat.com; Instagram: @afamilyafloat.com How Kelli Cultivates Curiosity: Kelli’s kids ask a lot of questions—which is precisely what she was hoping for. Instagram: @raisingcuriousminds How Andrea Strategizes: Andrea loves to think big and make ambitious goals for her future. Her husband—not so much. Here’s how they’ve built a family culture that works for the whole family. Website:betterscreentime.com How Leisle Strategizes: Leisle and her husband Vinh dedicate a weekend each year to plan out their life and family goals. By sticking to their vision, they have created a value-driven, generous family culture. How Jessica Strategizes: This year, Jessica decided to schedule monthly family fun days, each with a different purpose. Instagram: @flyingwithfour How Sarah Strategizes: Sarah Nielsen chooses one word as her personal theme each year, and then paints the word into a beautiful piece of art to hang on her wall as a reminder. Website: sarahnielsonart.com How Jen Plans Meals: (This post is not what I talked to Jen about on this podcast, but if you liked her ideas here, you'll also like what she had to say about family meal planning.) Jodi Chaffee: Our Modern Heritage Podcast Jillian Johnsrud: montanamoneyadventures.com Podcasts Family Looking Up Podcast Episode 47: Doing Less to Have More, with Jillian Johnsrud Books The Parenting Breakthrough by Merrilee Boyack

Ahhhh! You guys, I am super star struck to have my favorite parenting author on here: Merrilee Boyack!! She is an amazing speaker and has the best ideas. Find her at www.merrileeboyack.com or on her Facebook page.Merrilee Boyack loves life and loves every season of life--especially this one! She enjoys hanging out with her hubby, four sons, two daughters-in-law and two grandchildren and discussing politics. She is an estate-planning attorney preparing trust, wills and powers of attorney and her law practice covers Utah and California. Merrilee is also a professional lecturer and speaks all over the country, featured for many years at BYU Education Week and Time Out for Women, and a published author. She loves to travel and meet people all over the world. Her perfect day is camping in a tent, reading a good book, taking a perfect hike, and eating FREE food.Her current passion is serving as Executive Director of Family Watch International. She is working to protect the family and children at the international level at the United Nations and in supporting governments around the world to institute measures to protect families. Merrilee also has created the Empowered Families Coalition of pro-family organizations in Utah to support family and traditional values and is co-chair of the Protect Child Health Coalition, a national coalition protecting children throughout the US. She is a passionate community activist working to protect traditional values and liberties.She is the author of several books and talks, including The Parenting Breakthrough, Strangling Your Husband Is Not an Option; In Trying Times, Just Keep Trying. and her most recent, “The Mismatched Nativity.”Merrilee and her husband, Steve, reside in Lehi, Utah.Reminder about our GIVEAWAY!!!We are giving out TWO of Merrilee’s books: The Mismatched Nativity and 12 Gifts for Christ. You can be entered into the drawing for these books by:1. Rating, Reviewing and Subscribing to our podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher2. Sign up for our Newsletter3. Share one of our posts on Facebook (and tag us!)4. Tag 2 friends in the comments of one of our posts on InstagramYou can enter as many times as you want!!To register for Kirsti Clark’s Transformation Course, click here. Write on the application that you were referred by Helping of Happiness. And if you refer a friend, you get $100 off the course. If you get signed up by Black Friday, you get 1/2 off off the month of December. We’ll be in the course with you- so go jump on it!!To sign up for Jonathan and Meredith Rotz’s free financial newsletter, head of to their website. Or email Jonathan: jonathan@parryfinancial.net More details about their Family Finance Classes to come!

Whenever I hear about families that are creating humanitarian kits for kids in South America, sewing quilts for people in Africa, or serving at the local soup kitchen,  I always say, “I want our family to be one of THOSE families.” But, when it really comes down to it, I feel overwhelmed and never really know where to begin. This week we bring back Merrilee Boyack!  Merrilee has a passion for serving. She and her family have made helping other a priority in her family. This culture of service has had a lasting impact on her children. Merrilee has noticed how giving can unify a family, build leadership skills and build self confidence in children.   Here is what we talked about in this incredible and inspiring interview: Where Merrilee learned to serve and why she implemented it in her own family. The effect service can have on our families How to START teaching our kids to serve Simple ways to teach little kids to serve How to help introverted kids to serve others. “The quiet servers” What to do when our kids don’t want to serve Leadership skills are built when our kids plan to serve How to plan service into family time Doing service with immediate recognitions versus silent service The importance of teaching kids WHY we serve Celebrating vs rewarding children for time spent serving Inviting extended family members to get involved Where can our listeners find out more about you and purchase your books? Mom Squad Challenge: If you have young children: Have a family meeting and pick one service you can do within your family If you have children 8 and older: Have YOUR CHILDREN PICK one thing you can do in the community If you have adult children and extended family: Pick one thing your extended family can do to change the world Resources:  www.merrileeboyack.com Merrilee's Book: 52 Weeks of Fun Family Service

Every parent wants their children to grow up and be independent, responsible adults, right?  But how do we do this? This week we have the opportunity to talk to Merrilee Boyack. Merrilee Boyack is an estate-planning attorney.  She is also a professional lecturer and speaks all over the country. Merrilee has been featured for many years at BYU Education Week and Time Out for Women, and is a published author.  Her current passion is working with Family Watch International as President for Utah. She is working to protect families and children at the international level at the United Nations and in supporting governments around the world to institute measures to protect families.   This week we enlist the help of Merrilee Boyack to teach us her “Master Plan” for teaching kids the life skills they need to be prepared to leave our homes and live on their own.  Here is what we talked about: Merrilee’s family Why Merrilee decided to write a book about teaching life skills to kids. The three basic parenting principles. Principle #1: You are not responsible for making your children happy all the time. Looking at your child’s frustration and unhappiness as learning opportunities. Principle #2: The best self-esteem for children comes from being able to do things on their own.   Self esteem comes from doing things kids know are important. How parents can give up control to allow kids to learn important skills. Principle #3: Remember that we are the parents and we are in charge. Making marriage the center of the family instead of the children. Merrilee’s “Master Plan” for teaching kids life skills so they will be ready for adulthood. How to implement the “Master Plan” without total rebellion from the family. The importance of giving children ownership over their own life skills. Best time of year to work on life skills. How to approach teaching life skills to teenagers. Involving other people in teaching your kids life skills. Rewarding your children after mastery of a skill. Helping kids find their own desire to master skills. Mom Squad Challenge: Come up with your top three goals for ALL your children. Write them down and post them somewhere.  Figure out the first steps necessary to reach those goals.

Part of our pursuit of happiness is having our estate in order. Most often, when we hear about estate planning, we tend to think of it in terms of having a will for when we pass away. But since life can throw some unexpected curveballs at us, we also have to think about other things as well. Connor’s mother, Merrilee Boyack joins us to share her expertise from more than 3 decades as an estate planning attorney.

Dina Alexander is the founder and president of Educate and Empower Kids (educateempowerkids.org), an organization determined to strengthen families by teaching digital citizenship, media literacy, and healthy sexuality education—including education about the dangers of online porn. She is the creator of Noah’s New Phone: A Story About Using Technology for Good, Messages About Me: A Journey to Healthy Body Image, How to Talk to Your Kids About Pornography and the 30 Days of Sex Talks and 30 Days to a Stronger Child programs. She received her master’s degree in recreation therapy from the University of Utah and her bachelors from Brigham Young University. She is an amazing mom and loves spending time with her husband and three kids. Together, they live in Texas. Our kids need to be stronger than we are.  Our kids experience much tougher issues than we could have imagined as kids.  We need to be able to open up and have tough conversations with our kids about these issues. Smartphones are shaping our kids’ realities Be deliberate with the time we spend with our kids and the conversations we have.  Visualize what kind of adults you hope your kids become. Be deliberate about the activities you allow your kids to engage in, whether digital or otherwise. Be the example by showing them that your relationship with them is more important than our devices. Consume media that reflect your values. It’s a habit, a practice that you develop over time.  Regularly reevaluate habits to determine if they fit your values. Seek out useful ways to use technology, and set boundaries. Be deliberate for yourself!  Set a timer for limiting your own. Our phones have become coping tools.  Part of the conversation is asking our family what we do when we are tired, stressed, or alone. Always speak kindly about our bodies. Give our kids compliments about their character, and the abilities of their minds and bodies beyond aesthetics and looks. Give our kids opportunities to succeed so it develops their confidence and abilities, and sense of accomplishment. See Season 2 Episode 13 with Merrilee Boyack. Focus on health practices rather than body image. Don’t label foods as good or bad. (See EllynSatterInstitute.org) Keep sports fun for as long as you can. Be deliberate about what sports, and programs you select for your kids.  Do they bring you closer to your goals?  Talk to the teachers about your values. Speak kindly to yourself. Find more from Dina at educateempowerkids.org https://www.instagram.com/eduempowerkids/ (Instagram) Facebook Join the Family Success Toolkit Free Membership http://homeandfamilyculture.com

Merrilee Boyack loves life and loves every season of life--especially this one!  She enjoys hanging out with her hubby, four sons, daughter-in-law and two grandchildren and discussing politics.   She is an estate-planning attorney preparing trust, wills and powers of attorney and her law practice covers Utah and California.  Merrilee is also a professional lecturer and speaks all over the country, featured for many years at BYU Education Week and Time Out for Women, and a published author.  She loves to travel and meet people all over the world.  Her perfect day is camping in a tent, reading a good book, taking a perfect hike, and eating FREE food. Her current passion is working with Family Watch International as President for Utah.  She is working to protect the family and children at the international level at the United Nations and in supporting governments around the world to institute measures to protect families.  Merrilee also has created the Empowered Families Coalition of pro-family organizations in Utah to support family and traditional values.  She is a passionate community activist working to protect traditional values and liberties. She is the author of several books and talks, including The Parenting Breakthrough, Strangling Your Husband Is Not an Option; In Trying Times, Just Keep Trying. and her most recent, “The Mismatched Nativity.” I have owned Merrilee's book, The Parenting Breakthrough since I was a newlywed. I think it was part of a bundle that was giving out at a conference because it was a new book.  I loved reviewing its contents in preparation to talk to the author.  It is a very inspiring book that is a guidebook for parents to give their children life skills.  There is even a list of what skills children should learn by what age.  Merrilee has so many amazing tips for preparing her kids for adulthood, and she includes them all in that book. There are so many great tips and tools in this interview, from how to know when your kids are ready to learn a new skills, to money management, to preparing your kids for the workforce by lining them up with internships while they are teenagers!  So many incredible tips and tools here! To be clear, Merrilee is not so supportive of "free range parenting."  Her perspective is about being supportive and training our children up to be independent by mentoring, coaching, training, teaching, and nurturing.  Depending on your interpretation of free-range parenting, this does not include selfishness or simply dumping your child out into the world and expecting them to figure it out! You can find more from Merrilee at http://merrileeboyack.com Join the Family Success Toolkit Free Membership http://homeandfamilyculture.com

Merrilee Boyack has established a pattern in her life of not only living through adversity, but beating them down with a sledgehammer.  She just never gives up.  She is an advocate for good and right in this world.  She is an established attorney, is currently on the board of Family Watch in the state of Utah and is about as down to earth as Aunt Jemima.  Fun, feisty, and fearless, you’re going to LOVE this interview!

Carolyn Bendall, Fashion Critic and blogger (www.carolynbendall.com), discusses subjects, trends, or products within the beauty and fashion industry, focusing on Your True Colours, and how it applies to you, the individual. Merrilee Boyack loves to do lots of things—all at once!  A mother of four, grandma to two, she is an estate planning attorney in Utah and California, has published 9 books, and speaks all over the country sharing her humor and practical inspiration with thousands. www.merrileeboyack.com

Teenagers can be deeply challenging AND amazing! As parents, sometimes it feels like the years between childhood and adulthood go by in the blink of an eye and the stress of teaching our children all the things in that time period can feel overwhelming. This week Becky P. breaks it down and discusses some specific areas parents can focus on when cultivating a deep and lasting connection with their teens. We're also grateful to our friend Heidi Stanger for being a part in this conversation as we talk about our role as parents, providing a safe space for our children, and helping them discover their own path. SPONSOR: As proponents of lifelong learning, we are so excited to be offering shorter, bite-sized courses in the BH Classroom. Our newest course, Documenting 101, can be completed in just 45 minutes and is available for only $20! Visit [classroom.beckyhiggins.com](https://classroom.beckyhiggins.com/) to learn more! SHOW NOTES: 6 Areas of Consideration when Connecting with Teens: 1. Vocalization of validating behaviors. Switch the focus from you to them. 2. Stop thinking about characteristics as good or bad. 3. Talk to them like an adult. 4. Encourage them to find their own answers. 5. Stop doing for them what they can do for themselves. 6. Let your kids talk (even if it's at 2am). Listen to Episode 051: [Kids + Agency (with Merrilee Boyack)](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/051-kids-agency-with-merrilee-boyack/id1438937435?i=1000448571229) Becky P.'s Book Recommendations for Teens: 1. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey 2. Automatic Habits by James Clear 3. The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz 4. You Don't Have to Learn Everything the Hard Way by Laya Saul 5. Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations by Alex and Brett Harris 6. The 6 Most Important Decisions You'll Ever Make by Sean Covey FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @BeckyHigginsLLC and @BeckyProudfit. THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love the podcast? Please share with your friends, tag us in your Instagram stories, and leave a review on iTunes!

With a super-impressive bio (think: attorney, renowned public speaker, author of 13 books, family advocate, not to mention mother, wife, and grandma) Merrilee Boyak is full of wisdom, especially when it comes to raising independent and capable kids. In this episode, we glean from her years of experience as she shares why it's so important to train your kids to be independent, why you should let your kids fail, and why we shouldn't bail our kids out when they get into a bind. Through humorous stories and in a fun, upbeat style that is all Merrilee, you'll learn how agency plays a part in rearing children. And you actually might be a little excited next time your little cherub forgets an assignment so you can teach him through natural consequences. Show notes can be found on the blog at [BeckyHiggins.com](http://beckyhiggins.com/). [DIRECT LINK](https://beckyhiggins.com/podcast-show-notes-episode-051-kids-agency-merrilee-boyack/). Follow us on instagram — @BeckyHigginsLLC and @BeckyProudfit. Love the podcast? Please share with your friends and leave a review on iTunes!