If we combine our reason with our heart and tie both of them into our intuition, we will find that we are able to respond to our children with mindfulness and a wise heart. You seem to well on your way to parenting your child with mindfulness and a wise heart. Listen and be open to your relatives and other well-meaning friends. Thank them for their advice and concern, and assure them you are doing what you feel and think is best right now for your child. Let them know that you are glad that they will be there for you when you ask for advice on eating, potty training, sibling rivalry, chores and other aspects of parenting you haven't experienced yet.
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