Create Family Ties

Families who spend time together as a cohesive unit are more likely to survive a crisis, such as an illness or job loss than those with poor coping skills.

 

According to the CDC, good communication between parents and children is important for developing positive relationships.

•  Teach active listening skills. Pay attention to what others say. Ask questions if you don’t understand what your spouse or children are trying to tell you.

•  Hold regular family meetings to present complaints and set mutual goals and plans.

•  Celebrate birthdays, holidays and other special occasions together.

•  Learn the value of compromise.

•  Be flexible. This is especially important if one parent returns to work or if one wage earner loses his or her job.

•  Allow for individual strengths and interests. Don’t compare brothers and sisters. Allow family members to have “their own space.”

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