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Coverage dated October 21, 2026

Miss Manners: What’s a graceful way to handle unsolicited advice about my child?

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I have a practice of taking a deep breath, smiling, and saying, “Thank you. That’s something for me to think about.”

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    Miss Manners: What’s a graceful way to handle unsolicited advice about my child? (opens MLive)

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    I have a practice of taking a deep breath, smiling, and saying, “Thank you. That’s something for me to think about.”

  2. AL.com

    Miss Manners: How do I stop well-meaning but unwanted advice about my child? (opens AL.com)

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    I have a practice of taking a deep breath, smiling, and saying, “Thank you. That’s something for me to think about.”

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