Raising Kids with Love and Boundaries

How to respond when someone criticises your child

Camilla McGill Episode 5

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In this episode of Raising Kids with Love and Boundaries, parenting coach Camilla McGill addresses a common and painful experience for parents: criticism of their children by friends or relatives. Drawing from her expertise and past discussions on BBC Radio 4 Woman's Hour, she provides three key ways to respond to such criticism assertively without causing confrontation. 
She emphasizes the importance of being your child's advocate and teaching them to manage their emotions. 
Camilla shares real-life examples and practical advice, including how to deal with criticism about tantrums, potty training, and misbehaviour in social settings. 
She also introduces her free guide on handling tantrums and mood swings, offering listeners additional resources to manage their child's challenging behaviour effectively.
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00:00 Introduction: Handling Criticism of Your Child

00:35 Why It's Important to Advocate for Your Child

01:35 Specific Responses to Criticism

02:49 Scenario 1: Handling Tantrums and Criticism

05:03 Scenario 2: Potty Training Criticism

06:34 Scenario 3: Dealing with Family Criticism

08:33 Responding to Teacher Criticism

09:50 Conclusion: Key Takeaways

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