Parents typically don't talk to each other about their goals and attitudes to parenting but this type of conversation could be very useful for helping parents become clearer about the things that are important to 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.

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.

Parents should be able to develop goals about the type of parents they want to be.

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.

A parenting program should focus on parent's attitudes to themselves, their children, and the relationships they are building with their children.

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.