When parents argue regularly it can have a very negative effect on their children.
Children who are around adults who shout loudly, argue a lot or ignore each other often, don't see and learn how to resolve conflict in a healthy way. This can have a negative effect on their view of what a healthy relationship is. It can negatively impact children feeling safe in the family environment, doing well in school, and their own mental health.
It’s normal to have some disagreements with our loved ones, but it’s important to consider how often disagreements happen and how they are dealt with.
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Free courses to help you and your partner in pregnancy, if you have a conflict in your relationship, or if you are separating or separated.
Remember - parental conflict is very different to domestic abuse. No-one should ever make you feel threatened or unsafe; if this is the case there is support available to you.
You can contact the Healthy Child Service team by calling Just One Number on 0300 300 0123 or texting Parentline on 07520 631590. Our opening hours are 8am-6pm Monday-Friday (excluding bank holidays) and 9am-1pm on Saturdays.
Family Hubs can provide information, advice, and guidance to families. They can help any family with a child or young person up to 19-years-old (25 for young people with a special educational need and/or disability).
Home Start provide expert help and support for families with young children who are going through challenging times.
The Early Childhood and Family Service provides help for 0 to 5-year-olds and their families. You can call 0344 800 8020 or email ecfs-families@actionforchildren.org.uk
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