Dear Savvy Auntie,
I live with my brother and his girlfriend and my one-month-old nephew, their first child. My brother's girlfriend is 22 and we're not much different in age but we are definitely different in maturity level. I'm looking for advice as a new aunt on how I can help without stepping over toes.
I struggle with needing to be in control but this is a situation that I don’t have much control over. They’re not horrible parents but it’s just difficult as an aunt to have to step away. I feel like he is almost my child. I studied early childhood education and I did a lot of babysitting so kids have always been a constant for me. So, it concerns me that my nephew's mom uses the baby for attention, whether it be on social media or wherever.
I find myself wanting to step in but unfortunately I know she won’t take my words. It’s frustrating when she thinks she knows everything, because she definitely doesn’t. How do you handle someone who thinks they know everything and ignores anyone else advice?
In-House Auntie