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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, I think you are in a similar issue as people who say "my mom always brings gifts and now DS expects them."  I would treat it the same way. 
"you know, mom/auntie/sis, I think little Snowflake is getting used to getting candy from you bc when I say Nana she licks her lips.  I would like her to value your time together, not the treats.  Any chance we could eat some fruit tomorrow instead?"[/quote]

I think this might be the best answer to OP's question in the entire thread.

I don't have as much extended family on a regular basis, but my mom is here very regularly.  She knows that based on the regularity of her visits, they are special but not "special occasions" worthy of treats every time.  PPs make valid points that when you aren't at home it can be easier on everyone if you are able to take a deep breath and not be as strict about food choices as you are at home.  And I say this as someone who BF forever and made my child's own organic purees, etc, etc.

If Aunt Tilly comes over with homemade candy you can smilingly say "Now Aunt Tilly, you just made Larla some fudge last week.  She can't have candy every time we see you! We'll save that for another day.  That was so sweet of you to make it."[/quote]

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