Category Archives: Thanks for the unsolicited advice
Resisting the Urge to “Help”
Yesterday at Costco, I witnessed a full blown public toddler tantrum. Kicking, screaming, writhing on the floor as strangers tried to steer clear with their carts. The poor mother seemed embarrassed but determined to make it through the check-out line without having to abandon the mission and her cart full of diapers, wipes and other [...]
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Unsolicited Advice Can be Useful
Yes, we’ve all been subject to the annoying busy body who just can’t wait to tell us how we should parent or what we’re doing wrong. But occasionally, the unsolicited advisor has something really useful to share. Over spring break, I started chatting with another mom who works as a guidance counselor for junior highs. [...]
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When Other Adults Tell Your Kids What to Do
Do you teach your children to follow commands from all adults, even if they are rude or illogical? I’ve noticed that some other parents are completely offended if they ask my child to do something and my child does not acquiesce. I understand that in old school parenting (i.e. pre-stranger danger), children were taught [...]
Yes, My son isn’t wearing socks and it is cold outside!
Have you ever felt inappropriately judged in public?
When Carpool Stinks Like a Cesspool