I consider parenting skills, those skills that help children: (1) develop clear and important goals; and (2) figure out flexible and persistent ways of achieving their goals.
Timothy CareyParents 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.
Timothy CareySometimes offering support and making yourself available when the child or adolescent is ready to talk can be the most helpful you can be.
Timothy CareyA parenting program should provide time for parents to clarify their own ideas about what it means to be an effective and successful parent.
Timothy Carey