Dealing with unsolicited parenting advice 29 Articles

by Branwen Smith

It begins the moment you announce you are pregnant, and it's there to stay. You'll still be receiving a diatribe of advice when your babies are all grown up and you are helping to plan their weddings. The only way to de...read more

by Nicolette Romero (nom de plume)

When thinking about advice, the words of William Alger come to mind: "We give advice by the bucket, but take it by the grain." One inevitable aspect of being a parent is receiving unsolicited advice on child-rearing. ...read more

by Ann Marie Dwyer

"Words are so cheap, they have been declared free," author unknown. From my first pregnancy to my one with my tenth child, I have received unsolicited advice from every well-meaning soul who crossed my path. Whether ...read more

by Jennifer Blaney

It starts from the moment you announce you are expecting, although the reasons that people offer unsolicited advice are as varied as the advice itself. Some really do have the best intentions, and want to help you. Other...read more

by Francesca Collins

My oldest son was born in British Columbia, Canada. Throughout the entire duration of the pregnancy, I received allot of unsolicited parenting advice. You should put your child on your schedule, as soon as you get...read more

by Holly R.

When I first found out I was pregnant with my son, I was immediately bombarded with parenting advice. Everybody from my mother to complete strangers were telling me which stroller to buy, how and when to feed my unborn chi...read more

by Christi Macaluso

Generally speaking, I am a really nice girl. I'm polite to strangers and passersby; I smile often and say hello; I always say thank you and wish cashiers a nice day; I never make a fuss when someone weasels their way in f...read more

by Jane Allyson

Dealing with unsolicited advice from well meaning people is part and parcel of being a parent. In fact, by using your own judgment and verifying facts at a later date, you may find that some of the advice you have been giv...read more

by Catherine Graham

There is nothing worst than hearing unwanted parenting advice from someone who has no children. It is in these times I have to bite my tongue, rather than scream out, "Have a child of your own, and then get back to me!" ...read more

by Dawn Hawkins

There is nothing quite as rewarding as being a parent. It comes with many ups and downs. In the end, it's all up to your child to show the world just what kind of parent you were. Unfortunately, there are some busy bodies ...read more

by Danelle Karth

No matter who you are, you will start to get unsolicited patenting advice from the get go. Before the child is born it will start coming in and continue on as he or she reaches developmental stages, grows, has problems and...read more

by Lara Anne

As soon as you announce to the world that you are pregnant you begin to receive advice from your family, your friends and perfect strangers that you just happen to bump into. In order to be able to deal with this you ne...read more

by Ekaete Bailey

"Hold the baby's head, they can't hold their head up you know." How many times was I told that little bit of wisdom after the birth of my first child? At least five times that I can remember, from well-meaning souls (mo...read more

by Jon Chappuis

How do I deal with unsolicited parenting advice? This is a pretty easy question. I take every piece of advice someone can give me about parenting. I especially appreciate getting parenting advice from individuals that a...read more

by Pat Merewether

I was having lunch with a friend recently when a baby started crying and fussing. I looked at the flustered young mother and the cranky drooling infant and knew instantly what the problem was, but should I say anything or ...read more

by Valerie L. Harvey

I know what its like to deal with unsolicited parenting advice. Ever since I had my son eleven years ago, I have had to deal with unsolicited parenting advice. From my in-laws to ex-friends back in North Dakota, t...read more

by Sharon Caringer

Dealing with unsolicited parenting advice from other adults is one thing, dealing with it when it comes from your own children is quite another. Emotional outbursts and patronizing comments seem to be the current right of...read more

by Honey Domingo

Dealing With Unsolicited Parenting Advice As with everything in life, people have something to say about everything! There is no difference when it comes to parenting. Everyone has their own ideas, traditions and fo...read more

by L. Beall

Advice is available on any subject you can think of any where you look. There are entire books and magazines dedicated to advice. There are also sections of newspapers dedicated to advice. It is available to anyone that...read more

by Laura Walters

I know a parent of one child, and they can't go to family or in-laws for questions regarding their child, they are just told "sorry to hear it, you'll think of some thing, go see a shrink, or go see a doctor, sorry we can'...read more