Timothy Carey

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

— 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…

— 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…

— Timothy Carey

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

— Timothy Carey

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

— Timothy Carey

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

— 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…

— Timothy Carey

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

— Timothy Carey

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

— Timothy Carey

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

— 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…

— Timothy Carey

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

— 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…

— Timothy Carey

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

— Timothy Carey

I always thought if you really want to be a good actor, you've got to be able to fart in public. That,…

— Timothy Carey

The best way for parents to go about acquiring a mind-set of self-reflective parenting will be different for different individuals. Some people…

— Timothy Carey

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

— Timothy Carey

When a child or adolescent is troubled, the most important thing for the parent to focus on may very well be their…

— Timothy Carey

In order to be effective decision makers and to live satisfying and contented lives, people need to be aware of their goals,…

— Timothy Carey

A parenting program should provide time for parents to clarify their own ideas about what it means to be an effective and…

— Timothy Carey

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

— Timothy Carey

Parents typically don't talk to each other about their goals and attitudes to parenting but this type of conversation could be very…

— Timothy Carey