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writes:My wife and I have a newborn baby girl. We don't appreciate a lot of unsolicited advice from friends and family regarding how to nurture and raise the baby. However, I sometimes have opinions about the things she does, based on professional advice we've gotten from a lactation consultant, and from our midwife. How can I bring this up with her in a productive way, and avoid an argument? Reply to this Question
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reader, anonymous, writes (4 April 2011): We have 2 children, both under age 4, and have always gotten unsolicited advice. I think everyone does. It makes me nuts, but I usually just say "thank you for your concern" and change the subject, or "we are doing things the way we see best for our children". You didn't mention exactlty what the issues are that you are dealing with in terms if your wife.. but when my husband and I have differing views I usually do some research to back up my argument. If you feel like elaborating, I would be happy to reply again... hang in there! It is all a learning experience.
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