Three Questions Grandparents Should Ask Before Offering Parenting Advice

The article discusses the challenge of receiving parenting advice from others, particularly those who are older. It highlights the experiences of parents navigating unsolicited advice and references DeeDee Moore, a grandmother known for her social media guidance. She advises giving advice only when asked and distinguishes between safety issues and personal preferences. Moore emphasizes that unsolicited input is rarely welcomed and that it’s crucial to ensure advice shared is genuinely helpful and relevant to the parents' situation, especially with regard to safety concerns versus personal choices.

"Pause, and ask yourself these three important questions... Was I asked for this input? If parents haven't specifically asked for your opinion they may not be open to receiving it..."

"Safety concerns might warrant speaking up. But preferences like how they dress the baby or which foods they introduce first are their domain."

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