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Communicate effectively

Good communication skills can help your family express love and respect for one another, deal with the challenges of life, and develop feelings of confidence and self-worth.

As children learn to communicate in their families, they learn a valuable skill that will help them throughout their lives.

Listen carefully to understand
Talk so that others can understand
Use words that show love
Attack the problem, not the person
Build relationships of trust
Think before speaking or acting
Make home a haven
Improve communication within your marriage
Spend time together
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