Why is relationship support for parents important?
Children benefit and thrive from seeing their parents having a positive relationship. Even if you are no longer in a relationship with the child’s other parent, it is important to maintain a good relationship for your wellbeing and for the benefit of your children.
Relationships can sometimes be difficult to manage. The addition of parenthood creates an additional stress. Sometimes problems can be caused by lack of time and tiredness, which can then lead to communication issues. Addressing these problems will ensure your children have a more positive childhood.
Children watch us closely and learn from our behaviour. By providing a good example of how to maintain a good relationship, children will learn how to have relationships outside the household.
OnePlusOne - reducing parental conflict
Access free digital resources that are designed to help parents reflect on conflict in their relationship with current or ex-partners, as well as the impact on their children.
There are 3 free available resources available to parents:
MYBT (Me You Baby Too) - for new and expectant parents
Arguing Better - Parents experiencing high levels of stress and couple conflict
GIRFC (getting it right for children) - Separated or separating parents experiencing high levels of conflict.
Create a free OnePlusOne account to access these resources.
Parents can also access Separating better, a brand-new FREE mobile app, designed to help guide you through the separation process, find effective ways of co-parenting, and sort out disagreements, all with the wellbeing of your child in mind. The video below explains what the mobile app is and how you can use it.
OnePlusOne also offer the following resources for parents:
Relationships Matter - Our relationships affect every aspect of our lives. To learn how to make yours work better, create a free account – share questions and stories with the community, try fun and helpful activities, or get private support from a Click listener.
See it differently - When we argue with our partner or ex-partner, we can get caught up in the heat of the moment. At times like these, it’s difficult to find a way forward. We want to help you see things differently, and do things differently. See it differently videos are freely available to watch.
