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I'm curious to hear how others deal with criticism of their choices within their HomeNurtureCircle, especially from family. It can be tricky when you're prioritizing things like homemade baby food or attachment parenting and someone says, "that's not how we did things," or even outright questions your methods. I want to stress I'm making conscious choices based on research and what feels right for my family.
Has anyone found effective strategies for navigating these conversations without causing rifts or feeling constantly defensive? Do you try to educate others on your reasoning, set clear boundaries, or something else entirely? I understand everyone has different values and parenting styles, but it's emotionally draining when it feels like my choices are being judged or invalidated.Any advice would be greatly appreciated.