Oh Maz

Although I couldn't call myself a truly gentle parent, I would NEVER judge anyone for their parenting choices. I definitely cringe when I visit a particular friend who allows her baby to "cry it out" and I have given her DVD's with alternatives that she may not know about - but never ever ever judge if that's how she feels she needs to parent. It isn't me up with her baby with supposed "sleep issues"

Anyway, my point is some people look at others in a judgmental way as though if things aren't done the way "they" would do it - it must be wrong......it's nuts!

I'll bet your kids are pretty laid back, chilled, well adjusted and know if they need something mum's onto it......be proud of your parenting and of your children and although it's easier said than done - try to ignore the negativity.

I coped the same sort of thing recently when I was showing my MIL our MCN's (newly converted and addicted).....the look said it all. Instead of getting cut about it, I just put them away and then moved onto the next thing - I had a HUGE whinge at DH once she'd left and he understood - but I'm not allowing anyone to make me feel bad about my choices.

xxx