One of the most important goals to have may well be the goal to create the life you want without preventing other people from creating the life they want.

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

There is no one best way for parents to become the parents they want to be just as there is no one best way for a child to grow into a contented and contributing member of society.

Somewhat paradoxically, parenting programs should focus on the behavior of the parents not the behavior of the children.

Sometimes offering support and making yourself available when the child or adolescent is ready to talk can be the most helpful you can be.

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

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