Connected Families Podcast Surviving the "Helpful" Advice at Holiday Gatherings
Dec 18, 2025
14:32
In this audioblog, we take on a topic relevant to holiday gatherings: what to do when you receive unsolicited advice from well-meaning relatives? From preparing ahead of time to helping your kids navigate criticisms, today you’ll hear some practical strategies to help you continue to parent confidently in your grace-based approach.
Key Takeaways:
- How to have empathetic responses with your family members before redirecting their approaches
- Confident responses to practice in advance
- How to equip your kids with truth before the gathering
Mentioned in this Podcast:
- Blog – How to Handle Unsolicited Parenting Advice from Family (4 Grace-Filled Tips)
- PDF – Scripts for Unsolicited Advice
- Holiday Family Stress? How to Actually Enjoy Family Gatherings | Ep. 276
- Luke 1:17
- Free E-Book – What Kids Need: 4 Messages That Build Identity
- The Table Monthly Giving Program
- Give a Gift to Connected Families
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