Tips for improving communication:
http://www.ehow.com/info_7916720_10-improve-communication-parents-children.html
http://www.articlesbase.com/parenting-articles/parent-child-communication-checklist-4219713.html
http://www.ehow.com/info_7932458_activities-communication-between-parents-teenagers.html
http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2011/feb/15/words-words-words-making-the-difference-3301/
http://pelham.patch.com/articles/moms-talk-q-a-connecting-with-your-teen
http://ezinearticles.com/?Parent-Child-Communication-Checklist&id=5911057