Do I Have A Healthy Family?

Do your kids feel safe talking to you?

Is there clear and positive communication?

Do your kids have a strong family identity (meaning they have a sense of ‘we’)?

Are your kids respectful and kind to you and others?

Is there appreciation and affection?

Do you give your kids the right tools to succeed?

Are you spending time together?

Do you love each other?

Does your family have strong coping skills?

Are there clear boundaries in the family?

Based on your answers, it’s unlikely that you have healthy family dynamics. The first step may be understanding the areas in which the family is doing well and where family members could improve. Strong families have many qualities that contribute to a family’s well-being. However, strong families still have problems. All family face challenges, but some families just know better how to deal with them than others. With patience and time, positive change is possible. Healthy family relationships are essential to the success of each member.

Based on your answers, your family is displaying some signs of a healthy family. It may be important to identify strengths and weaknesses and create a plan together to work on the areas that need to improve. Healthy families share many characteristics that form the backbone of their bond. Members of a healthy family encourage each other, provide support, and show they care about each other. A loving family will lead to happiness and stability and will bring forth growth and development. With patience and time, positive change is possible.

Based on your answers, your family is displaying the signs typically seen among families with healthy dynamics. That is great news! A healthy family can be described as one in which the needs of each member are being met. It should be an environment that stimulates growth, respect for one another, and support. Healthy family relationships are essential to the success of each member. However, it’s important to know that every family is different. Each of the family members should work towards a positive, supportive, and growth stimulating environment.