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Parent-child communication

Parent-child communication is an ongoing relationship process involving listening, responding, setting limits, repairing conflict, and discussing emotions and expectations.

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Avoiding communication mistakes parents

Avoiding communication mistakes parents

Communication is a relationship pattern, not a personality test Many parents judge themselves harshly after snapping, lecturing, or saying something they later regret. A more useful frame is to view communication as a pattern that develops over time. In research, parent-child communication is assessed through multiple validated measures that examine features such as openness, responsiveness, […]