Thanks, I Didn’t Ask: Navigating Unsolicited Parenting Advice

Does it feel like everyone has an opinion when it comes to your parenting? In this conversation, Aleea and Hav explore the challenges of unsolicited advice that new mothers often face.

They discuss personal experiences with advice from family, friends, and strangers, and how it can lead to feelings of self-doubt and confusion. They share strategies for handling unsolicited advice and the significance of self-advocacy in parenting.

Listen in for reflections on the importance of recognizing that every family's journey is unique.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Why unsolicited advice hits harder when you’re a new parent

04:37 Cultural and generational differences in parenting advice

10:47 Being watched, judged, and commented on in public

14:44 What to say (and what to ignore) when advice isn’t what you asked for

21:14 Trusting yourself and finding real support as a parent