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In this episode I'm excited to welcome my first guest! I'm joined by fellow millennial mama, Bryanna Rayford, as we dive deep into a topic that's as tricky as it is crucial: setting boundaries with grandparents and caregivers. 

We all cherish the love and support grandparents shower on our little ones, but what happens when their well-meaning actions cross the line? Enter: boundary setting. 

Bryanna and I share our personal tales of navigating these delicate situations, from the awkwardness of saying "no" to the relief of finding balance.

We had so much to cover on this topic, we couldn't fit it all into one episode. Stay tuned for part 2, coming soon! 

In this episode, we cover: 

• The sensitive topic of setting boundaries with grandparents and caregivers, including the struggles that come with overstepping (well-intentioned or otherwise).
• The enmeshed family system and the benefit that establishing boundaries play in maintaining healthy family dynamics.  
• While it can be tough voicing your concerns or boundaries to those who raised you, clear communication is a necessary step toward ensuring your parenting style is acknowledged and respected by all who participate in your children's lives. 

Resources & Links:

• Read more about the University of Michigan study where half of parents surveyed reported butting heads with their child's grandparent
• What exactly is an enmeshed family? 
• The Hanley Foundation provides insight on setting boundaries in an enmeshed family

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