The Mother in Law Scripts

She means well. She still crossed the line.

She gave you a day’s notice, then stayed for a week.
She took the baby out of your arms.
She had an opinion on the wedding, the name and the feeding.
She called him about something you two had already decided.
He said, “That’s just how she is.”
You said, “It’s fine.” It wasn’t.

This book gives you the exact words for moments like these. Kind, calm and clear, so you can say them once and stop explaining.

A woman's hand with gold rings pressing down the brass handle of an oxblood front door.

From the wedding to the baby, word for word.

I: The wedding and the first years; The guest list, the holidays, the surprise visits, the spare key.
II: The pregnancy; The announcement, the baby’s name, the birth plan, who comes to the hospital.
III: The baby; The first visits, holding and kissing, feeding advice, the first nights away.

A chapter for him

Short, and written for your husband, so the two of you answer her as a team.

When she does it again

What to do when she ignores what you said, and what to say the second time.

Act I · The surprise visit

When she turns up without asking

Say “We love that you want to see us. Today doesn’t work. Let’s pick a time this weekend.”

If she pushes “I hear you. It’s still a no for today. Saturday at ten works for us.”

Then Stop explaining. One calm answer is enough.

With him Agree the line together before her next visit, so she hears the same answer from both of you.

A page from the book.

Every script works the same way.

What to say. What to say if she pushes. What to do next. Short enough to read in the car outside her house.

The Mother in Law Scripts

What to say and do when your mother in law crosses the line.

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Questions

Is this about fighting with my mother in law?

No. It’s about keeping the peace without giving up your say. Most of the scripts are kind. They are just clear.

I’m not a mom yet. Is it for me?

Yes. Act I covers the wedding and the first years of marriage, before any baby.

What if my husband won’t back me up?

There’s a short chapter written for him, so you can agree on your answers before the next visit.

How do I get the book?

Right after checkout you get a download link. It’s a PDF, so it opens on your phone, tablet or computer.

What if it’s more serious than overstepping?

This book is for everyday overstepping. If anyone is hurting you or your children, please contact your local support services. This book is not the right tool for that.

You’re not the bad guy for saying no.

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