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Strengthening Family Bonds Through Communication
Strengthening Family Bonds Through Communication
Category: Family and ParentingBy Zachary Waters
With the hustle and bustle of daily life and the pervasiveness of electronic communication, interpersonal family communication is something that often gets relegated to the back burner or left behind entirely. Between work, school, chores, and all of the other aspects of life, it's easy for important conversations to slip through the cracks. This is unfortunate because it's actually this personal communication that keeps families tight. It is how we relate, resolve disputes, and build trust with each other.
Below, I have described three ways you can strengthen family bonds through better communication.
Communicate. Communicate. Communicate.
Communicate. Communicate. Communicate.
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Tina and I have created a Guide to Talking with Kids About Mental Health. Included in the Guide are additional strategies, conversation starters, and actionable steps you can take today to strengthen the bonds within your family.
1. Listen Without InterruptingGood communication starts with actively listening. Work on hearing your relatives without cutting them off and rushing into finding solutions. Sometimes all that your relative or child needs is to be heard. Give that to them. Focus on doing nothing else but listening.
2. Create Open and Honest ConversationsFacilitate open discussions where all members in the family feel comfortable sharing their feelings and thoughts. Encourage questions that promote deeper communication, and ensure your children are aware that their views are important. Open communication leads to trust and mutual understanding.
3. Make Time for ConnectionDuring the whirlwind of life, it's easy to forget about spending time together. Whether it's family dinner, a weekend outing, or just a few minutes at bed time, make time for quality moments when everyone can touch base and communicate. Humans are social beings. We need connection to feel alive and healthy.
Communication can transform your family life. It's not about having all the answers—it's about having an open, safe space for connection. Start small.
2. Create Open and Honest ConversationsFacilitate open discussions where all members in the family feel comfortable sharing their feelings and thoughts. Encourage questions that promote deeper communication, and ensure your children are aware that their views are important. Open communication leads to trust and mutual understanding.
3. Make Time for ConnectionDuring the whirlwind of life, it's easy to forget about spending time together. Whether it's family dinner, a weekend outing, or just a few minutes at bed time, make time for quality moments when everyone can touch base and communicate. Humans are social beings. We need connection to feel alive and healthy.
Communication can transform your family life. It's not about having all the answers—it's about having an open, safe space for connection. Start small.
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