Episode 130: When Your Family Isn’t On Board with Peaceful Parenting

In this episode of the Peaceful Parenting Podcast, Corey joins me to discuss how to handle situations where extended family members criticize or disagree with your peaceful parenting approach. 

We talk about educating family members about the principles and science behind peaceful parenting, setting clear boundaries, and understanding the importance of self-confidence and self-compassion. We also emphasize the importance of critical thinking, open-mindedness, and flexibility in some parenting beliefs, such as children’s diet and screen time when visiting grandparents. 

We cover:

• [0:50] When your extended family is not on board with peaceful parenting
• [2:20] The difference between people openly criticizing you and just you feeling judged
• [3:30] Overcoming the trigger of love withdrawal
• [5:10] The challenge when family doesn’t understand or know what peaceful parenting is
• [8:30] How to set a boundary with your loved ones
• [11:15] raising kids who aren’t afraid of adults, and not comparing your kids to others
• [13:55] Building breaks into time with family around the holiday
• [15:20] Grandparents going into protection mode when they feel like their grandchildren are pushing against their parents
• [20:05] Learning how to set boundaries
• [25:25] Talking to your kids about the differences in how other family members approach discipline 
• [29:40] Learning what you can let go and what needs to be discussed
• [32:10] Limiting time with people who are truly toxic

Download the episode transcript HERE

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