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Setting Boundaries with Grandparents
How to navigate different parenting styles with family.
Grandparents mean well, but boundaries matter. Here's how to set them kindly.
Common Issues
- Ignoring safe sleep guidelines
- Giving food you haven't approved
- Undermining your parenting decisions
- Too many visits (or not enough)
- Posting baby photos without permission
How to Set Boundaries
- Be direct but kind
- Present as safety issues, not personal attacks
- "Our pediatrician recommends..." is powerful
- Be consistent—boundaries only work if enforced
Conversation Starters
"We really appreciate your help, but we're doing things a bit differently because [reason]." or "I know this is different from when you had kids, but research has changed."
Pick Your Battles
Not everything is worth a fight. Focus on safety issues; let the small stuff go.