EPISODE 37: Unwanted parenting advice, whether from family, friends, or even strangers, can be a significant source of stress and doubt for parents, particularly those with strong-willed, highly-sensitive, or neurodivergent children. This episode dives into understanding and managing the influx of unsolicited advice. We discuss how to maintain your parenting confidence and strategies to tactfully handle these situations. Join us as we share our personal experiences and provide insights into dealing with unwanted advice, reinforcing your parenting approaches with conviction and grace. Key Highlights: [1min:] Introduction to the Challenges of Unwanted Parenting Advice.[4min:] Dayna and Jason's Personal Struggles with External Parenting Suggestions.[8min:] Dealing with Advice from Family, Therapists, and Social Media.[12min:] Strategies for Managing Family Comments During Holidays.[16min:] Utilizing the Calm the Chaos Framework in Responding to Advice.[20min:] Establishing Personal Boundaries and Empowerment in Parenting. Additional Resources: ✨ Explore tools for dealing with unwanted advice: calmthechaosworkshop.com/huddle 📖 "Calm the Chaos" Book: calmthechaosbook.com 🔍 Discover resources for parenting unique children: lemonlimeadventures.com Remember, your parenting journey is unique. Join us in this episode for empowering discussions and practical advice to assert your parenting choices confidently. 👉 Connect with us: 🔹 YouTube: Calm The Chaos Parenting Channel 🔹 Instagram: @calmthechaosparenting 🔹 Facebook: Calm the Chaos Parenting "Calm the Chaos Parenting" is dedicated to providing parents of strong-willed, highly sensitive, and neurodivergent children with strategies and support for every step of their journey. 🎧 Don't miss an episode – follow us on your favorite podcast platform! Calmthechaospodcast.com