If you feel that parental conflicts may be affecting your child help and support is available.
OnePlusOne
OnePlusOne has introduced ‘Separating better’: a mobile app designed to support separating parents; to help them create a positive environment for co-parenting.
The Separating better app offers expert guidance and practical solutions for families navigating separation. It is designed for parents to use independently to access practical and emotional support whenever they need it.
Visit oneplusone.org.uk/separating-better to download the free app.
Relate
Positive Relationships – a guide for parents of LGBT+ young people
Relate chatbots: a suite of AI-driven chatbots designed to support co-parents and carers. Developed using Relate’s knowledge base, these tools offer personalised advice and practical insights.
- The ‘Co-Parenting Bot’ provides tailored advice based on specific situations. It offers personalised responses, ensuring relevant support.
- The ‘In the Middle Bot’ helps parents understand their child’s potential thoughts and feelings, offering insights based on child psychology principles and tailored to the child’s age. It guides parents and carers in supporting children and improving family dynamics.
- The ‘Sounding Board Bot’ assists in crafting clear, positive messages to improve co-parent communication. It offers suggestions to reduce misunderstandings and conflicts, promoting healthy dialogue.
These chatbots are trained using clinically approved documents and safeguarding information. They detect safeguarding concerns and direct users to appropriate support. Local Authorities and frontline practitioners can integrate these tools to enhance co-parenting support.
Additional support
- Happy Families, Happy Futures – Free Parent Programmes from Home Start South West.
- Relate toolkit – co-parenting from separate houses.
- The NHS website has guides for families with a new baby that provide tips and tricks for navigating this time.
- The Citizen’s Advice website has advice and guidance on financial matters.
- Housing options | Information to help you find the right solution | Devon County Council for information and advice.
- Mind is a useful website with information and support.
- EDP Drug and Alcohol Services. There is also a range of support services if you are concerned about a family member and would like to seek further advice: NHS Live Well – Advice for the families of drug users
For more information please contact the Parental Relationship Co-ordinator, Lorraine Rowlands, on 01395 328905 or email lorraine.rowlands@devon.gov.uk
Domestic abuse
Parental conflict is not the same as domestic violence or abuse – although there may be regular arguments and disagreements between parents, there is not an imbalance of power or fear.
Domestic violence and abuse occurs when one person in an intimate personal or family relationship uses violence or abuse to maintain power and control over the other person. Read more about the definitions of domestic violence and abuse.
If you, or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse or sexual violence the Safer Devon website can help you find support and advice.