I hope this goal is a work in progress, Sebianca. I have always aspired to better communication with the important people in my life, and what I realized came as quite an awakening. Sometimes what you say and what they hear are two TOTALLY different things. I rely on the idea of benefit of the doubt. If you believe and trust that the person you're communicatng with has your best interest at heart, then you can share on a more significant level and come to understand each other, which is the goal. I give you credit for being aware of how you communicate and wanting to improve. I know your children will benefit from this, too.

This is a wonderful goal, it opens so many new doors. I wish you the best of luck. By giving your children the benefit of learning to communicate effectively, you could potentially save them later heartache and loss. Go for it!