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Communication Starts With You. Strive to be an honest, effective listener and speaker.
The First Rule Of Love Is To Listen. Listen to the words and the feelings that are coming from the other person.
Share Your Thoughts And Feelings. Don't tell someone you're fine if you aren't.
Family Communicating Only Feels Impossible. Great communication skills will take time but are not impossible.
Be Direct--But Kind. You don't have to hurt someone's feelings to make them understand what you are saying.
Never Send Mixed Messages. Make sure you are consistent about what you are trying to say.
Feedback Is Great When It Isn't Just Disguised Criticism. Feedback is motivated by love, not anger.
Always Ask For Clarification If You Don't Understand. If you don't understand ask them to explain it again.
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Don't Let Stress Do The Talking. If you are stressed out about something, give yourself some time to get it together before you have a conversation.
Give Everybody A Chance To Speak. If your child has something to say to you give them a chance to say it.
Present Big News Carefully And Completely. If you have news that is going to affect the whole family make sure you give them all the details. Don't try to hide things from them because it could end up being an issue when they do find out.
Plan For Togetherness But Allow For Privacy. Everyone needs to have time to themselves as well as with the family.
Trust Your Intuition That There Is A Problem. If you feel that there is something wrong, chance are that there is.
Pick Your Battles. Sometimes it is just not worth fighting over the little stuff.
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