The Importance of Healthy Communication

Good relationships create a solid foundation for a life of happiness and success.

But what determines the quality of your child's relationships? Among other things, the ability to communicate, express themselves, listen, understand, and respond.

Good communication → Good relationships → Good life.

A bit simplistic, but largely true.

You may ask what it is that determines your child's communication ability. Afterall, this is not taught at school, in books or workshops, and unfortunately not even from peers at school.

Your child learns communication from the communication at home, particularly between the parents.

Good communication between parents → Child's communication ability → Good relationships → Good life.

Still a bit simplistic, but not far from the truth.

Healthy interpersonal communication creates an intergenerational chain that can continue for years to come and dramatically improves quality of life, as well as mental and physical health. When a child observes good communication, they are better prepared for their own interactions.

It is in your hands to improve your communication and that of your children, so that they can pass this along to your grandchildren, and all future generations!

Efrat Zur is a nurse, couples counselor, lecturer, and workshop  facilitator on relationshipsand differentiation. She teaches online courses, is married to Elad, and is a mother of seven.