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Grandmother smokes

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Well, it’s really pretty simple, but Very Difficult!! You MUST, for the safety of your own daughter, put your foot down here!!  Simply tell Grandma that you do not want to have your daughter in the smokey environment – Period!! Yes, she will fuss and fume, but it’s your job as a mom to keep your kid safe from ALL factors, even family in this case.  Tell Grandma that what she does to her own body is her own business, but you do not wish to subject your daughter to second hand smoke, period.  I know it’s hard!! I used to smoke (pre-kids) and still crave one occassionally, but I know better for the health of myself and my sons.  BTW – I believe I’ve heard of studies that 2nd hand smoke it actually More harmful, especially for growing kids, because others don’t have the benefit of a cigarette filter on their end.  Also, you complete skipped Whose mother this is, but that’s the kid who probably needs to have this talk so the other partner isn’t seen as the cause.  Just my 2

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