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Dealing with Unwanted Parenting Advice
February 02nd, 2010
How to stop the steady stream of baby advice without creating a war with your family and friends.
by: Elizabeth Pantley
Handling Unwanted Baby Advice
- Sometimes it’s best to just smile, nod, and make a non-committal response instead of starting an argument.
- Don’t fight every little piece of advice–pick your battles.
- Quote a doctor. Many people accept a point of view if a professional has validated it.
- Have a standard response and use it whenever unwanted advice comes your way.
- Sometimes being vague helps–try avoiding confrontation by providing an elusive response.
hile an occasional, well-meaning comment may be okay, too much unsolicited parenting advice can be annoying and put a strain on relationships. Here are 10 ways to respond to unwanted baby advice: To view the full story click here.
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