Parents Quotes by Timothy Carey

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

— Timothy Carey

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

— Timothy Carey

There is no one best way for parents to become the parents they want to be just as there is no one best way…

— Timothy Carey

Demonstrating faith and optimism in the child or adolescent's ability to work things out in their own time and in their own way can…

— Timothy Carey

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

— Timothy Carey

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

— Timothy Carey

Attitudes of optimism, of "let them be", and of joy in watching and helping another life develop and blossom will help parents relish their…

— Timothy Carey

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…

— Timothy Carey

Once parents have a clear idea of their important parenting goals, beliefs, and values, they can then think about specific situations and identify the…

— Timothy Carey

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

— Timothy Carey

Prioritizing listening to their child or adolescent is extremely important. It can be very hard to listen to someone who is upset or troubled…

— Timothy Carey

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…

— Timothy Carey

I consider parenting skills, those skills that help children: (1) develop clear and important goals; and (2) figure out flexible and persistent ways of…

— Timothy Carey

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

— Timothy Carey

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

— Timothy Carey