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[quote=Anonymous]Regarding advice from non-parents, I do think it's good to be open to targeted advice from someone who might have the opportunity to interact with your kid in a different way. So while I wouldn't start soliciting advice from all your friends and family members, if the nanny or daycare worker or therapist offers some feedback, try to suppress your urge to get defensive and listen. Even if their exact suggestion isn't on point, sometimes they can flag an issue or put it in a different context in a way that helps you address it.

I also think parenting books can offer a wealth of information. There is no one book I think solves everything (not even Oh Crap!) but I find it useful to read these books periodically, especially if I'm feeling stuck with a parenting issue, because they offer different perspectives and ideas. Sometimes I learn a new approach, other times I just get some reinforcement for something I was doing instinctively anyway.

But in general, I think a lot of unsolicited parenting advice is bad, whether from other parents or childfree people. People like to feel smart and when they see a parent dealing with a challenging kid, or even an easy kid in a tough moment, they seize the moment. Anyone who only interacts with your kid or your family periodically is probably unqualified to give advice, and if they are offering it without you asking, odds are good they have some judgment issues of their own.[/quote]

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