In Hull, we are committed to helping families. We want them to be able to make choices and develop their own solutions to the challenges they face. This includes helping parents where there may be parental conflict.
Evidence shows that -
- frequent
- intense
- poorly resolved
parental conflict can have a negative impact on children’s mental health and long-term life chances. Across Yorkshire and Humberside, we are referring to the Reducing Parental Conflict Programme as Relationship Matters.
Hull has developed a definition of parental conflict through consultation with -
- partner agencies
- parents
- children
- young people
Parental conflict can include regular -
- bickering
- arguing
- frustration with each other about issues such as -
- money
- parenting
- housework
When a child experiences this conflict frequently and it is unresolved, it could result in them feeling -
- upset
- confused
- angry
It could affect their ability to resolve relationship problems throughout their lives. It could make it harder for them to achieve positive outcomes.
When there is parenting conflict, parents will be given simple strategies to use. The strategies support parents in reducing the conflict in the relationship and home. Parents will be assessed for the most appropriate support. This is to help them co-parent in a positive way.
You can find more information on referral and the parenting courses through our website pages.
You can also access additional helpful guides.