Connected Families Podcast

Surviving the "Helpful" Advice at Holiday Gatherings

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In this audioblog, we take on a topic relevant to holiday gatherings: what to do when you receive unsolicited advice from well-meaning relatives? From preparing ahead of time to helping your kids navigate criticisms, today you’ll hear some practical strategies to help you continue to parent confidently in your grace-based approach.

Key Takeaways:
  • How to have empathetic responses with your family members before redirecting their approaches
  • Confident responses to practice in advance
  • How to equip your kids with truth before the gathering
    • Mentioned in this Podcast:
    • Blog – How to Handle Unsolicited Parenting Advice from Family (4 Grace-Filled Tips)
    • PDF – Scripts for Unsolicited Advice 
    • Holiday Family Stress? How to Actually Enjoy Family Gatherings | Ep. 276
    • Luke 1:17
    • Free E-Book –  What Kids Need: 4 Messages That Build Identity
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