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[quote=Anonymous]Practically speaking, if the gifts and toys are too much even after repeated requests from you and DH keep a box at the ready for donations. When MIL criticizes your parenting, "Hmmm. I'll keep that in mind." Then continue with your decisions. When you get into those back and forth debates do NOT engage. Again, "Hmm. That's interesting." Then change the subject, "So how about this weather? The pollen is terrible this year." One area I would speak up, though, is the pitting the grandchildren against one another. They are family, not competition. If she's criticizing one of the cousins I'd shut that down. If she's praising your DD to the point of discomfort I would acknowledge, "Yep, she's a bright and happy little girl," then change the subject. You aren't going to change this woman. [/quote]
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