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Rule 1: Get out of the truck and assess where you want to go. Look to each side and up for obstacles. Rule 2: Creep, slow correctable movement is best. When the trailer is not going where you want it to go, pull up just a bit and correct. Don't let anyone hurry you. Rule 3: Don't let your ego rule you. Accept good help from one person (more will be distracting). Rule 4: Don't get angry at your spouse rather tell your spouse what you want to do and how or what help is needed. If you can't hear them or see them, stop until you can. Rule 5: Watch the trailer wheel path in your side mirrors. When you are turning too far, pull up and get straight.
The suggestion for parking lot practice is good. The more you do it, the more comfortable you get. I agree with pulling up well past the site to start a back in with gentle changes and follow the trailer until you need more turn. Small, incremental turning changes will get you where you want to go.
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