Any statements from the parents may seem like criticism or judgment by the child or adolescent. It's very important that the child or adolescent does most of the talking and the parent asks questions curiously to understand the perspective of the child or adolescent.

Any statements from the parents may seem like criticism or judgment by the child or adolescent. It's very important that the child or adolescent does most of the talking and the parent asks questions curiously to understand the perspective of the child or adolescent.

People need to feel safe to talk without their ideas being criticized, judged, demeaned, or mocked.

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

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

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

Prioritizing listening to their child or adolescent is extremely important. It can be very hard to listen to someone who is upset or troubled without offering advice or suggestions or otherwise telling him or her what to do.