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[quote=Anonymous]I had to pull my MIL aside and give her a talking-to. It went something like this: Phyllis, it's crystal clear you have some body image and food issues, and value looks over what's inside. We don't have to talk about that if you don't want to, though I'm always here if you do. But I have to ask that you not make comments about my daughters' bodies or what they eat. If you continue doing that, I'm going to have to keep them from being around you as your comments to them are really unhealthy. I'd love for them to have a great relationship with their grandma, as they love you so much. Please think about this and let me know if you don't think you can stop the comments; otherwise I'll assume you will. Thanks!"

It was awkward as hell, but she cut WAY down on the comments. I also taught my girls to tell her "I can eat whatever Mommy and Daddy say is okay," when she'd made comments like "Do you really want that second cookie?" "Why don't I put some of that food back before you start eating." [/quote]

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