# Scripts to Set Effective Boundaries With Critical Parents & In-Laws #628 Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/calm-parenting-podcast-559481/scripts-to-set-effective-boundaries-with-critical-parents-in-laws-628 Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/calm-parenting-podcast-559481/scripts-to-set-effective-boundaries-with-critical-parents-in-laws-628.md Podcast: [Calm Parenting Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/calm-parenting-podcast-559481) Published: 2026-08-28T09:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://mgln.ai/e/211/rss.art19.com/episodes/7948df2a-25af-4461-b80c-b979314e2204.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0 Audio file: https://mgln.ai/e/211/rss.art19.com/episodes/7948df2a-25af-4461-b80c-b979314e2204.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/calm-parenting-podcast-559481/episodes/scripts-to-set-effective-boundaries-with-critical-parents-in-laws-628 Duration seconds: 1462 ## Resource Your primary responsibility is to the family you  created , not the family you came from. But standing your ground can feel scary with an intimidating, critical, or manipulative parent. If you’ve spent your whole life staying quiet, this episode is for you. You will have exact, word-for-word scripts to help you confidently set healthy boundaries and earn the respect you deserve. Plus, we’ll show grandparents specific ways to connect with your strong-willed child instead of criticizing them. P.S. We can share the Calm Parenting Bundle with parents and in-laws so you can be on the same page! Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products/  and download your roadmap to peace today. Email  Casey@CelebrateCalm.com with questions or for financial assistance. COZY EARTH Cozy Earth’s Labor Day Sale is happening now through September 8th. Head to  https://cozyearth.com and use my code CALM for an exclusive 30% off home and sleepwear. IXL LEARNING Make an impact on your child’s learning, get IXL now. Calm Parenting Podcast listeners get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership when you sign up today at  https://IXL.com/KIRK HUNGRYROOT Go to  https://Hungryroot.com/Calm  and use Code CALM to get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life.  SKYLIGHT CALENDAR Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to  https://MySkylight.com/PARENTING CURE HYDRATION Cure is offering our listeners 20% off your first order! Stay hydrated and feel your best. Visit  https://curehydration.com/CALM  and use promo code CALM for 20% off your first order. WAYFAIR Head to  https:// Wayfair.com  right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less. See Privacy… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/calm-parenting-podcast-559481/episodes/scripts-to-set-effective-boundaries-with-critical-parents-in-laws-628/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/calm-parenting-podcast-559481/scripts-to-set-effective-boundaries-with-critical-parents-in-laws-628.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.