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Surviving the "Helpful" Advice at Holiday Gatherings
· 15 min · Episode 279
Episode Surviving the "Helpful" Advice at Holiday Gatherings
In this audioblog, we take on a topic relevant to holiday gatherings: what to do when you receive unsolicited advice from well-meaning relatives? From preparing ahead of time to helping your kids navigate criticisms, today you’ll hear some practical strategies to help you continue to parent confidently in your grace-based approach.
Key Takeaways:
How to have empathetic responses with your family members before redirecting their approaches
Confident responses to practice in advance
How to equip your kids with truth before the gathering
Mentioned in this Podcast:
Blog - How to Handle Unsolicited Parenting Advice from Family (4 Grace-Filled Tips)
PDF - Scripts for Unsolicited Advice
Holiday Family Stress? How to Actually Enjoy Family Gatherings | Ep. 276
Luke 1:17
Free E-Book - What Kids Need: 4 Messages That Build Identity
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