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“But they never listen anyway…” 😔 I get it. I’ve been there with my own family. Here’s the thing - you’re probably trying to talk to them right after it happens, or when your kid is around. That almost never works. Try this instead: Find a quiet moment. Maybe after dinner when kids are in bed. Just the adults. Start with something real: “You know we love how much time you spend with [name]. She lights up around you. Can we talk about something that’s been on my mind?” Then say: “When we say no to something and it gets changed to a yes, it confuses her about what the actual rule is. I’m not saying you can’t spoil her - just maybe check with us first when we’re alone? Or if you think we’re being unfair, tell us later?” Explain why it matters: “I just want her to feel like the grown-ups are on the same page. It makes her feel more secure, you know?” When it happens again: Take a breath. Don’t react in front of your child. Later, find a private moment: “Hey, remember we talked about this? It happened again today. Can we please try to stick to what we discussed?” Some grandparents will get it quickly. Others might need a few gentle reminders. And if they just… don’t change? Look, this is the hard part. You might have to step in more directly, to show your child that you mean what you say. If grandma gives the chocolate after you said no, you might need to quietly take it back and say “Not right now, beta” and redirect to something else. Is it uncomfortable? God, yes. Will there be tension? Probably. But here’s what I’ve learned - our kids are watching how we handle this. And when they see us stay calm and consistent (even when it’s hard), they feel safer. They learn that our love has boundaries, and boundaries are actually a form of love. You’re not choosing between your parents or in laws and your child. You’re just protecting what matters while trying to keep everyone’s hearts intact. Anyone else navigating this? What’s worked for you? 👇 . . . . . #PositiveParenting #IndianParenting #indianparentcoach #GrandparentBoundaries #ParentingInIndia

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