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278: More People Loving Your Kid is a Good Thing
In this episode, I’m diving into one of the most common holiday parenting struggles—grandparent gifts. Every year, I see posts complaining about grandparents “going rogue,” buying the loudest toys, or ignoring wish lists altogether. But here’s the thing: grandparents want to see your kids happy. They’re after that moment of joy, not the perfect Amazon link.
I’ll share practical ways to handle the gift chaos (without losing your mind), ideas for redirecting grandparents toward experiences or smaller keepsakes, and how to educate them gently about overstimulating toys. And most importantly—we’ll talk about gratitude, perspective, and remembering that more people loving your kid is always a good thing, even when it’s messy.
What's covered:
How to handle grandparents “going rogue” with gifts
Why venting online fuels frustration (and dopamine)
Understanding the generational “more is better” mindset
Why more people loving your kids is always a good thing
Simple ways to redirect gifts toward meaning and joy
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In this episode, I’m diving into one of the most common holiday parenting struggles—grandparent gifts. Every year, I see posts complaining about grandparents “going rogue,” buying the loudest toys, or ignoring wish lists altogether. But here’s the thing: grandparents want to see your kids happy. They’re after that moment of joy, not the perfect Amazon link.
I’ll share practical ways to handle the gift chaos (without losing your mind), ideas for redirecting grandparents toward experiences or smaller keepsakes, and how to educate them gently about overstimulating toys. And most importantly—we’ll talk about gratitude, perspective, and remembering that more people loving your kid is always a good thing, even when it’s messy.
What's covered:
How to handle grandparents “going rogue” with gifts
Why venting online fuels frustration (and dopamine)
Understanding the generational “more is better” mindset
Why more people loving your kids is always a good thing
Simple ways to redirect gifts toward meaning and joy
👉 Sign up for my newsletter
Jamie's Instagram
Oh Crap! Cafe Parenting Community
Oh Crap! Potty Training
Oh Crap! I Have a Toddler
Paleovalley Protein Sticks
Therapee
Brick for Phones
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