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When to Stop Using the Stroller
Toddler

When Did You Give Up the Stroller For Good?

When the going gets tough, the tough go walking?
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When the going gets tough, the tough go walking? Lil ones aren't always the speediest beings, and when mama's in a hurry, they have a knack for moving at a snail's pace. Getting in and around the mall, or through a busy zoo, is often easiest when they're off their feet and in a stroller. But in an age of childhood obesity and general lack of physical activity, there's growing judgment about older kids being pushed through the day in a carriage.

The popular blog TooBigForStroller.com pokes fun of parents who can be seen pushing children who are obviously old enough to walk. Though funny at first, the site has drawn the ire of parents who say they just aren't ready to give up the convenience of the pushchairs. When did you put on the brakes and send your tot walking?

Tips For Handling Judgmental Friends
community

5 Tips For Handling Judgmental Friends

I asked how you handle unsolicited judgments Tuesday, and you were full of advice, as usual.
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I asked how you handle unsolicited judgments Tuesday, and you were full of advice, as usual. From avoiding judgmental people to addressing criticism head on, here are your five tips for handling the most self-righteous people in your life.

  • "The only solution I've found is to spend less time with them. I've actually broken plans with a judgmental friend by saying, 'I can't hang out with you tomorrow night. I'm going for coffee with a friend I haven't seen in way too long.'" — Girl Jen
  • "I just stopped hanging out with her as often and stopped telling her stuff. " — skigurl
  • "I think the best way is to not tell them much about your life, and to keep things to yourself." — totygoliguez
  • "I'm always pretty blunt when I encounter people that like to tell me how they would have done things." — postmodernsleaze
  • "I don't take intrusive, critical comments personally. In my opinion, those comments say more about the speaker than me, per se, so I do not internalize those comments. I keep my answers short and sweet. And I deflect. Deflect, deflect, deflect." — GlowingMoon

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How Do You Deal With Judgmental Friends?
Love and Sex

How Do You Deal With Judgmental Friends?

You know her. It could be any of your friends at times, but everybody seems to have at least one friend who excels at passing judgment.
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You know her. It could be any of your friends at times, but everybody seems to have at least one friend who excels at passing judgment. Whether it's a raised eyebrow, a disapproving stare, or a sweeping statement that just happens to directly relate to you, the judgmental friend can't seem to help herself. The other day mine said to me, "I would have done X like this, but oh well!" Ugh, well.

To be honest, I'm not sure how to handle these friends. Usually, I argue it's too small to make an issue out of, but the problem is how these statements build up. Do you address them as it happens, or have a small talk about the bigger problem?