Parents that ask the most questions about raising their children are the most courageous. 

Offering advice to friends and family about what worked for you as a parent is excellent.  Just remember to give the advice ONLY when asked and don’t take offense if other parents don’t take it!

If you get unsolicited advice from well-meaning friends and family and it drives you nuts and makes you feel like you are a BAD parent, feel free to use this ‘come back’ that I have told parents for years.

Just say to the person, “Could you do me a favor?”  Usually when you ask this people will say, “Sure what is it?”  Then say, “I value your opinion, but I would really like to learn from my own mistakes as a parent!”

Feel free to contact me with any question you have this holiday season,

Dr. Ann