Relationships

Shift discussions from past mistakes to future solutions. For example, 'What can we do differently next time?'

Regularly check in with family members about how they’re feeling and what they need.

Practice active listening by summarizing and repeating back what the other person has said to confirm understanding.

Put yourself in the other person’s shoes and try to understand their feelings and perspectives.

Set shared family goals and work towards them together. For example, planning a vacation, starting a family project, or improving health.

Practice sincere apologies and offer forgiveness to resolve conflicts. For example, 'I am sorry for my part in our argument. I forgive you for yours.'

Use nonviolent communication techniques to express needs and resolve conflicts. For example, observe without judgment, express feelings, state needs, and mak…

Set aside time for family reflection where everyone shares their thoughts and feelings about recent events or issues.

Reinforce positive behaviors with praise and rewards. For example, 'I really appreciate how you helped clean up after dinner.'

Start with a positive comment, address the difficulty, and end with another positive comment. For example, 'I really appreciate how you always help with dinn…

Practice reflective listening by summarizing what the other person has said and reflecting it back. For example, 'It sounds like you're feeling upset because…

Use I-statements to express your feelings without blaming others. For example, 'I feel hurt when my efforts aren’t acknowledged because it makes me feel unap…

Take a time-out if a conversation becomes too heated. Agree with your family to pause and take a break before continuing.

Work together to find solutions. Each person suggests ideas and you choose the best solution together.

Acknowledge and validate the other person’s feelings, even if you disagree. For example, 'I understand that you’re feeling really frustrated right now.'

Begin difficult conversations gently. Use soft tones and kind words to ease into the topic.

Set aside a specific time each week to discuss worries and concerns as a family.

Start with a positive comment, address the difficulty, and end with another positive comment. For example, 'I really appreciate how you always help with dinn…

Practice reflective listening by summarizing what the other person has said and reflecting it back. For example, 'It sounds like you’re feeling upset because…

Use I-statements to express your feelings without blaming others. For example, 'I feel hurt when my efforts aren’t acknowledged because it makes me feel unap…

Take a time-out if a conversation becomes too heated. Agree with your family to pause and take a break before continuing.

Work together to find solutions. Each person suggests ideas and you choose the best solution together.

Acknowledge and validate the other person’s feelings, even if you disagree. For example, 'I understand that you’re feeling really frustrated right now.'

Begin difficult conversations gently. Use soft tones and kind words to ease into the topic.

Write down three things you appreciate about each family member every day.

Dedicate at least one meal a day to eating together as a family without distractions.

Hold a weekly meeting to discuss plans, resolve conflicts, and share successes.

Spend individual time with each family member doing an activity they enjoy.

Organize a weekly game night with board games, card games, or video games everyone enjoys.

Set aside one day a week for a digital detox where everyone disconnects from screens and spends time together.

Set a family fitness goal and work towards it together, such as a daily step count, a bike ride, or a weekend hike.