Spending time with the child or adolescent in mutually enjoyable activities on a regular basis will help to build warmth and trust.

I can’t even take a stroll through a park. As soon as women see my face they start gathering up their children and running for home.

The best way for parents to go about acquiring a mind-set of self-reflective parenting will be different for different individuals. Some people will find that they are already very close to being the parent they are striving to be. Other people will find reading books or blog articles to be very helpful and some other people might benefit most by engaging in discussions on the internet.

One of the premises of parenting might be that the job of parents is to teach their kids to get along without them.

Accessing a "professional listener" such as a psychologist or counselor can be useful if the loved one wants to use this form of support.

Spending time with the child or adolescent in mutually enjoyable activities on a regular basis will help to build warmth and trust.

Seeking the counsel of trusted and respected health professionals can also be helpful in providing parents with some balance for their concerns as well as other avenues of support.