I’m back with guest Bryanna Rayford as we continue exploring the intricacies of establishing healthy boundaries within family dynamics. 

In today’s episode, we dive into part two of our discussion, focusing on the benefits of establishing boundaries, as well as tips on how to set healthy boundaries with your family members and other caregivers so your children can thrive. 

We explore the challenges of dealing with backlash from family members who may not understand the need for boundaries, or feel they are exempt from boundaries. And we discuss ways to effectively communicate and enforce our limits in a way that fosters respect, emotional well-being, and healthy relationships all around.

Bryanna and I also share our deal breakers - the areas so important to us that we’re not willing to compromise. 

Prioritizing your children’s physical and emotional safety can be difficult when there are outside influences in the picture. Whether you’re struggling with navigating boundaries for you and your children, or just need some validation that you’re not the villain -- we can relate! 

Bryanna Rayford is a fellow millennial mama juggling the work-life seesaw, just like many of us. She has a 2-year-old daughter and a beautiful brand new baby girl. **Congratulations Rayfords!** She works from home full time while balancing household responsibilities, similar to that of a stay-at-home mom. She is dedicated to raising her daughters to be strong and determined through a combination of gentle and stern approaches. Bryanna is also very adamant about what is right for her children and will do whatever it takes to make sure her children are safe and the boundaries she’s set are respected. 

In this episode, we cover: 

• Establishing boundaries with family members and setting clear expectations is crucial, even though it may not always be easy or well-received.

• The many benefits of establishing healthy parental boundaries, including improved communication and bolstered trust among family members. 

• Tips to uncover your boundaries… How to figure out what your boundaries are and assert your parenting decisions confidently.  

• The importance of trusting yourself when defining and enforcing boundaries for the well-being of both you and your child. 

Resources & Links:

• Dive into the power of setting boundaries for the benefits and how-tos of establishing and communicating your boundaries to others.

• Looking for tips on how to limit unsolicited advice?

Connect with Bryanna:

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Connect with Christine:

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• Check out my website

Related Episode:

• 03. Boundary is not a dirty word - Part 1

More about Momming as a Millennial podcast: 

Welcome to Momming as a Millennial, the podcast where we dive into the challenges and triumphs of being a millennial mom in today’s dynamic world. Join your host, Christine Giarrizzo, on this candid journey as we navigate the complexities of motherhood, from tackling outdated stereotypes, to embracing our individual parenting styles.

In each episode, we explore the intersection of tradition and modern parenting. We’ll look at unsolicited advice and internet noise, as well as gender roles and expectations handed down by our parents and grandparents, in order to find what resonates with our true, authentic selves.

Tune in for honest conversations, genuine stories, expert insights, and a supportive community that understands the unique circumstance of navigating parenthood as a millennial. Together we’ll rewrite the narrative, challenge societal norms, and celebrate the diverse voices that make up our generation.

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