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Supporting parent relationships is the Islands commitment to reducing conflict between parents, we want parents to have the tools and knowledge they need to support them through their journey and be part of the positive outcome for their child.
\nCauses: money, housing, transitions, and life.
\nMost of us disagree at times in our relationships and not all conflict is damaging. But it can become an issue when it is frequent or poorly managed.
\nParental conflict in relationships can occur whether parents are living together or separated. It happens in all types of families:
\n\u2022\tBiological parents,
\n\u2022\tstepparents,
\n\u2022\tfoster parents,
\n\u2022\tadoptive parents,
\n\u2022\tgrandparents.
\nParental conflict is very different to domestic abuse. No one should ever make you feel threatened or unsafe. If this is how you feel there are many organisations and services that are there to support you.\xa0
\nThe impact on children
\nWhen children witness adults who shout loudly, argue a lot, or ignore one another frequently for long periods of time, it can negatively impact children\u2019s:
\n\u2022\tSelf-esteem,
\n\u2022\tmental and physical health,
\n\u2022\tbehaviour,
\n\u2022\tacademic achievements,
\n\u2022\tfuture relationships with others.
\nResearch suggests this can affect how we parent our children and the quality of time we spend together.
\nTop three tips for families
\n1.\tTry to spend quality time together and remember it doesn\u2019t have to cost money.
\n2.\tTalk to each other about how you feel and remember to listen.
\n3.\tConsider and ask each other\u2019s views and be willing and open to compromise.
\nAs adults we are role models for our children. Remaining calm and respectful while addressing any disagreements we may have, provides our children with all important life skills. This will help them with future interactions with others.
\nTo find out more
\nYou can find out more about Supporting Parent Relationships by visiting the Supporting parent relationships advice (iow.gov.uk) page on the Isle of Wight Council website. www.iow.gov.uk/supporting families \xa0
\nDetails of the OnePlusOne courses can be found on the IW Family Information Hub website. familyinfohub.iow.gov.uk. We also find information on our Facebook page \u2013 iwfamilyinfohub. They are free.\xa0
\nExpectant parents can find details of the OnePlusOne course called Me, You and Baby Too in their red books.\xa0
\nFamilies can also visit or contact the Family Hubs (Newport, Ryde and Sandown) to get support.\xa0
\nWe are also offering parents the opportunity to win a \xa310 supermarket voucher. Any parent living on the Isle of Wight who completes a course (and the pre and post course questionnaire) will also have the option to enter into a prize draw to receive a \xa310 supermarket voucher! There will be one draw a month with 30 vouchers available to win each month. So far everyone that has done the course has received a voucher.\xa0
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