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Parenting is never an easy task. Some days are better than others and each day brings a new challenge or question. With parenting, whether you are a new parent or if you have been at it for quite a while, you will find that there will always be that one person in your life who can not help but to hand out their own parenting advice as if they are certain they know how to handle your situation just a bit better than you do. This person could be your mother, a grandparent, sibling or simply a friend who has children of his or her own.
There truly is a way to handle this unwanted parenting advice without losing your cool. Maybe you find that while you don’t wish to have this person or person’s advice concerning your parenting ability, you would prefer to keep your relationship on a civil level and would like to leave one of their advice sessions without hurt feelings or having said anything offensive that could cause potential damage to an existing friendship.
The most productive way to deal with this unwanted parenting advice is to simply, very calmly and in a matter-of-fact way, just be honest. It’s all about tone. Each situation is different but for an example in a calm tone without any sarcasm or obvious irritation you could try something like what follows.
“Mom, You know I respect you and you did a wonderful job raising your own children, however, I would like the same opportunity that you had in raising yours, to enjoy the journey on my own and make my own decisions, choices and even a few mistakes, concerning my own children, grow with them and learn from them, so if you don’t mind, I’m going to handle things my way this time. But if there is ever anything I need some serious parenting advice on, you will certainly be the first person I come to.” Nine times out of ten your honesty will be appreciated and respected and you will feel good personally for it. Sometimes honesty really is the best policy with unwanted parenting advice.
What else can I help you with?
Where can I find parenting advice so I can be a better parent?
A great way to seek parenting advice is to seek out a counselor who helps families. You can also search for places in your community that offer parenting classes, as they can help a great deal.
What magazines give good parenting advice?
There is a magazine called Parenting that hundreds of thousands of parents turn to every year for advice about parenting.
Which website offers the best parenting advice?
Some good websites on parenting advice is: parenting.com, babycenter.com, and www.byparents-forparents.com/. If you are looking for a website about parenting teens then try http://parentingteens.about.com/
What to do my brother's wife criticize and question my parenting and gives unwanted advice?
She probably doesn't like you or is jealous and has a strange personality and has nothing better to do. You should have a serious talk to her and ask her to mind her own business.
What is an idiom for a person who gives unwanted advice or directions?
A person who gives unwanted advice is usually called a kibitzer.
Where can you take the parenting classes?
Parenting classes are usually done through a community center. If you have any neighbors who are parents, you can ask them for their parenting advice.
Who are the most unwanted characters and how to deal with them?
The most unwanted characters are those with a Narcissistic personality disorder, and the way to deal with them is to avoid them.
What kind of parenting advice would you give to a single dad?
The best parenting advice for a single dad is to build a support team. It's extremely hard to take care of kids on your own.
Are there any good recent parenting books about todays teen behavior?
Active Parenting of Teens provides very good parenting advice based on negotiation strategies and responsibility.
Are there parenting blogs that give useful parenting advice?
Yes there are some parenting blogs for help. For instant you might want to go on onetoughjob.org. They will have all of the answers. Even other mothers are there.
Where to Find Good Parenting Advice?
Like most parents, you’ve probably received some unwanted advice from your mother, in-laws, even strangers. Although well-meaning, the advice may be incorrect or outdated. Parenting advice that was true 20 years ago may not be recommended today, such as lying a baby down in his crib on his stomach instead of on his back. There are many places to find good parenting advice. If you have questions or concerns about your parenting abilities, you should ask your baby’s pediatrician first. They specialize in caring for children and can tell you what is safe for your child. They know how to help you care for your child if he is sick or has a medical condition. Support groups can be a good source of parenting advice. Some popular support groups are for parents of children with certain disorders or for mothers who are having difficulty breastfeeding their babies. There are also groups for mothers with multiple babies, such as twins or triplets. You may feel a connection with the other parents and develop new friendships, since you are all going through the same challenges. You will be able to understand what each other is going through and may be able to help each other out by offering advice and suppport. You may be able to find support groups in your local area, or perhaps find one that is online. Other parents (especially mothers) can offer good advice as well. If they have children the same ages as yours or older, they will have likely dealt with the same issues and challenges you are facing and can offer advice on how to overcome them. Parenting magazines, such as Parents and Parenting, are also good sources of parenting information. They offer expert advice from pediatricians, counselors and other experts in the child rearing field. There are also a variety of websites and blogs that cater to specific topics relating to parenthood, such as single parenting, step-parenting, divorce, sibling rivalry, potty training, sleep issues, communicating and discipline. Although the Internet can have a wealth of information about parenting, use it wisely. Not all information may be true or safe for your child. Research and verify the information before using it.
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