How can I better communicate and set boundaries with my in-laws, parents, partner and other important people in my life? - with family therapist & speech pathologist Claire Barbagallo

We are constantly asked for advice when it comes to tension with in-laws, grandparents, relationships and more. Setting boundaries is easier said than done! To help us help you, we spoke to clinical family therapist and speech pathologist, Claire Barbagallo, all about communicating with the key people in our lives. We discuss… What do you do if your MIL wants to share your children on social media and you’re not okay with it?  Shifting from boundaries = conflict to boundaries as a form of healthy communication  How to get grandparents on the same parenting page as you Your non-negotiable parenting values Explaining the ‘why’ to grandparents Focusing on the new opportunities that come from a boundary When the boundary needs to be repeated Communicating with our partner in an argument vs sweeping it under the rug Arguments in front of your children - do we address it with our kids? Self compassion and regulation as communication tools How can we help communicate something a bit more subtly? When family or friends parent very differently to you Enmeshment and guilt within families This episode is proudly sponsored by Bonds — check out their brand new Wondergrow range at bonds.com.au or in-store now! Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce) Come say hey over on Instagram @beyondthebump.podcast TikTok @beyondthebumppodcast Facebook - Beyond the Bump Community Chats group  Sign up to our monthly newsletter here for BTS, recommendations, outfits and more. If you’d love to partner with the podcast, send us an episode idea or find out more, you can over here.  We couldn’t do this without you, Bumpies. If you’re liking what you’re hearing, we’d love it if you could send us to a mama mate or leave a 5 star review.