Some aggressive people think they are being assertive because they are stating their needs. It is true that both assertive and aggressive communication involves stating your needs.There are very important differences between stating your needs assertively and stating them aggressively. The differences are in the words used, the tone taken, and the body language used to express your message. What is your communication style? You can get your message across without 

Finding it difficult to connect with your teen? Teen years can be a difficult time to connect with our growing children. Your teen probably wants to spend a fair amount of his or her waking time hanging out with friends or just hanging out in their rooms.  This can be a challenging time to connect with your teen while allowing them the space to explore their identity and independence that comes with growing up. One way to start a conversation with your teen is to ask questions that require more than a yes or no answer.  Ask their opinion and create space that shows you are interested in learning more about what is important to them.  While your teen may not seem to be listening, teens learn a lot from the way we communicate with them and not just the words we use. Here is a link with suggested topics for starting conversations with your teen. http://www.imom.com/tools/build-relationships/conversation-starters-for-teens/