Combines the wisdom of a family therapist with the reality of modern living. The author's humourous and non-judgemental approach avoids jargon. Tips are presented in an up-beat manner and include such gems as "the first duty of love is to listen" and "be direct but kind".

Aimed at busy parents who want to improve their relationships with their spouses and children, 20 Communication Tips for Families lays out in simple terms commonsense ideas that can apply to any family: be direct but kind; don't let your stress do the talking; the first duty of love is to listen; and more. A short explanation follows each tip, expanding on it and giving concrete examples of how to implement it.