As a parent, be a leader and not a boss. List issues family members want to discuss before you start the meeting. Listen with an open mind. Try to find solutions that satisfy everyone. Use your communication skills, such as active listening and I messages.
Communicating well takes patience, hard work, and lots of practice.
But good communication is possible. It is an important key to happy, well functioning families. When You Have Children Financial Concerns of Single Parents Return to home page For more information, contact Stephen F. Duncan , MSU Health and Human Development, Herrick Hall, Bozeman, MT 59717.