Sometimes they hold things inside to spare another person's feelings. This may cause resentment and anger. Healthy family communication takes time, energy and practice. However, the benefits of a loving and trusting home environment are well worth the effort. In today s hectic world, families need to purposely set aside time for clear communication between family members.
Some families use mealtime as the time to talk.
Others set up a regular family meeting time to air their issues together. It is important that this time not be interrupted by the TV, phone, or other distractions. The focus of this time is talking and listening. Family members try to listen without judging, share their feelings, and approach problems with an open mind. Effective communicators do not put down others.