Healthy Relationships
Arguments between parents are a normal part of relationships. If you are arguing more often, or your arguments are serious or intense, you might need extra support. Research tells us that conflict is harmful to children. It affects their mental health, behaviour and success at school. We want to give you tools and knowledge to be able to:
- communicate well
- reduce stress
- improve your family relationships.
Relationships Matter
Relationships matter is a website for families living in the North East. It has information about why relationships matter and top tips for families. If you are
- parenting as a couple
- separated
- bringing up children with other family members
we’re here to support you all to build strong, healthy relationships with each other.
Relationships Matter – Support for relationships
Healthy Relationships Padlet
The padlet provides useful links and information to support services. It is available to parents, families and professionals. So they can support parents and young people where there is conflict in family relationships.
Online parenting courses for parents and carers
Online learning for families | North Tyneside Council
Useful links for children and young people
Children and young people can visit https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/home-families/family-relationships/divorce-separation/ for advice on worries such as;
- Will my parents or carers split up?
- What’s the difference between separation and divorce?
- Coping with divorce
- Is it my fault?
Parental Conflict or Domestic Abuse?
Parental conflict and Domestic Abuse are two separate things. It can sometimes be difficult to work out if your relationship is abusive or is in a bad place. As a general guide, your relationship with your partner, ex partner or member of your family is abusive if;
- They want to hold all the power and control
- You are fearful of them and feel unsafe
- Their abuse has happened more than once, or there is a pattern to their abuse
Watch a video about parental conflict
For more information please visit our Domestic Abuse pages.