Talking With Your Kids

Communication involves at least two people, the "sender" of a message and the "receiver" of that message. When the sender fails to get the message across, or the receiver does not understand it, "miscommunication" occurs. Miscommunication is often the cause of parent/child conflicts, creating stresses and strains between family members. Parents who learn to be good communicators will not only strengthen family ties, they will also send their message efficiently and effectively – without tal...