Parent Coaches Unleashed

How to Be the "Perfect" Mother-in-law: A Discusssion with Author Lesley Koeppel

Season 2 Episode 68

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Summary

In this engaging episode, Lesley Koeppel sit down with Carrie and Jessica to discuss her book, How to be the "Perfect Mother-In-Law. Lesley  shares insights from her book on how to navigate the complex relationships with your mother-in-law, emphasizing the importance of letting go, active listening, and managing expectations. Perfect for parents of engaged or married sons, this conversation offers practical advice to foster respectful and loving family dynamics.

Key topics

  • The origins of the book and its inspiration
  • Changing the negative narrative around mother-in-law relationships
  • The importance of active listening and managing expectations
  • Handling the emotional aspects of losing your son to marriage
  • Strategies for building respectful and loving relationships with daughters-in-law
  • The significance of timing and flexibility in family celebrations
  • How to revisit and repair strained relationships
  • The role of boundaries and respecting independence
  • The impact of cultural and personal differences
  • Preparing for the future as a grandmother

Lesley Koeppel can be reached through instagram @ask.lesley

https://www.amazon.com/How-Perfect-Mother-Law-Lighthearted-ebook/dp/B0FR3R5M12

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