Family life is full of love, laughter, and connection, but it can also bring stress, misunderstandings, and conflict. Even with the best intentions, we sometimes find ourselves speaking in ways that create distance rather than closeness. Compassionate communication is about slowing down, listening deeply, and speaking with care so that each family member feels valued […]

We all know that listening is a component of communicating, but we can easily underestimate the importance of this skill.  We tend to underestimate its importance when we assume this is a skill that we have already mastered. The reality is that most of us are listening to respond, instead of listening to seek understanding. […]