Exceptional Parenting Podcast

EPP 044 How to Approach People Who Don't Support Your Parenting


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Its no secret we parent differently than most people. Inevitably, when that happens, we set ourselves up to be seen and to be judged. 

Ugh, the thought of being judged still gets me, but it's real. Also, on the same side of that coin is those who don't necessarily judge but who aren't supportive. When it comes to teachers, caregivers, or others who might care for our kids, it's important to know how to address the situation without getting triggered or causing too much contention. 

In this podcast you'll learn how to do two things:

Shift your thinking so you don't feel the weight of judgment and disapproval of other people by doing four things...

  1. Understand that we all are doing what we can with what we have
  2. Accept that judgment is cheap and easy
  3. Know your why
  4. Let go of the need for approval

Then once we've addressed the stuff inside us, it's easier to work on the approach with other people when we have to. In the episode, you'll learn how to do all that.

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Exceptional Parenting PodcastBy Wendy Bertagnole