Quote: The Duty of LoveSometimes love is simply listening. According to Paul Tillich, "The first duty of love is to listen." This printable is an inspiring quote teaching us that the most important tool in a relationship is listening. We as families can create better communication through listening. Print this quote and stick it…
Printable: Picture It Communication Gamefree printables • family fun printables
Try out this Picture It communication game the next chance you get to spend quality time with the family. It can be played with immediate family or even help build relationships with extended family. It's a game that will explore communication styles and emphasize listening to one another.…
Quote: Seek First to UnderstandStephen Covey said, "Seek first to understand then to be understood." This is an important key to building relationships with your family and those you surround yourself with. If you understand first, you may have an easier time being understood. By simply trying to understand your children when they have…
Family Survivor Printablefree printables • family fun printables
Family Survivor is an awesome family activity to explore each member's communication style and build communication skills. Your family is stranded on an island and has to build a shelter out of newspaper and tape in just a few short minutes. There's not talking allowed while building! After the shelter…
Relationships: Communication and Common GroundI remember one time when my mother and sister were crossed up, and they seemed to be at an impasse. I agreed with my sister, and wasn’t sure how it was ever going to work out. Then suddenly, my sister relented, and all was back to normal. I asked her…
