[KarynB]

I also have a hard time with this one - especially since some of our choices tend to be out of the mainstream and so we have to explain and face a lot of criticism. What has worked really well for me is to make sure I also surround myself with like-minded people, or even continue to read magazines etc that support our lifestyle. For example - you mentioned attachment parenting (co-sleeping etc). We've also faced a lot of criticism on this one ( he needs to learn to sleep alone, etc), along with my choice to breastfeed, etc. Reading Mothering magaizine (which supports these choices) helps me reinforce how I feel about them, and also gives me great stats etc to quote when others get too critical!!!!