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Handling Unsolicited Parenting Advice
How to respond to well-meaning but annoying comments.
Everyone has opinions about your parenting. Here's how to handle them.
Why It Happens
People mean well (usually). They want to help, connect, or share what worked for them.
Response Strategies
- Thank and redirect: "Thanks for the suggestion! We're happy with what we're doing."
- Cite the expert: "Our pediatrician recommended this approach."
- Non-committal: "Interesting, I'll think about that."
- Humor: "Our baby didn't read the manual either!"
- Direct: "I know you're trying to help, but I've got this."
Setting Boundaries
It's okay to say: "I'm not looking for advice right now, just support." Real friends and family will respect this.