Ep 036: Pity or Judgement From Well-Meaning Friends and Family

Are you dreading the family gatherings this holiday? Complex kids, or not- parents are no strangers to unsolicited advice. How do you handle pity or judgement from friends and family who simply do not understand your complex kid? Elaine and Diane discuss how to navigate these situations to help alleviate holiday stress. Listen to this important Parenting With Impact episode with Elaine and Diane as they discuss how to handle pity or judgement from well-meaning friends and family.Here is what to expect on this week’s show:Assume someone’s good intention before going on the defenseFind ways to educate people who actually do want to understand and helpCheck your own judgement and stop catastrophizing or being triggeredLinks Mentioned:Relationships By Design blog3-Step Method to ACE Communication blogConnect with Elaine and Diane:www.impactparents.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparents/@impactparentsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParent@impactparentLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparents/@impactparentsTwitter: https://twitter.com/ImpactParents@impactparentsParenting is Leadership Parenting is a leadership opportunity. With the "Parenting is Leadership" Guide from ImpactParents, two frameworks and a dozen core competencies will guide you to up-level your parenting... and improve the most important relationships of your life.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices