You may not have seen them in ages but once your first-born arrives, parents and in-laws are usually in hot pursuit, offering advice and sometimes interfering!
Whether it’s screaming from the sidelines of a junior league football match or bursting with pride as your child plays a violin concerto, for some parents enthusiasm and love have tipped the balance into pushiness and obsession. Where do you draw the line?
Anne Coates is the founder and host of Parenting Without Tears and leads a team of parents, journalists and experts who contribute their experience and reviews.
