{"id":69375,"date":"2025-06-17T13:44:52","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T12:44:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/?page_id=69375"},"modified":"2026-03-03T13:59:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T13:59:26","slug":"parental-conflict-resources-tools","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/child-family-support\/family-support\/parental-relationships\/parental-conflict-resources-tools\/","title":{"rendered":"Parental conflict: resources and tools"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you feel that parental conflicts may be affecting your child help and support is available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">OnePlusOne<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>OnePlusOne has introduced \u2018Separating better\u2019: a mobile app designed to support separating parents; to help them create a positive environment for co-parenting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oneplusone.org.uk\/separating-better\" rel=\"noopener\">oneplusone.org.uk\/separating-better<\/a>&nbsp;to download the free app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Separating better - app animation video guide\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1007712933?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Relate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/EbkRXBSnSWJNgvV30QTGe6oBeOKhvwsYNjLjYsNY29DB_g?e=CHgZQy\" rel=\"noopener\">Positive Relationships \u2013 a guide for parents of LGBT+ young people<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.relate.org.uk\/reducing-parental-conflict\" rel=\"noopener\">Relate chatbots<\/a>: a suite of AI-driven chatbots designed to support co-parents and carers. Developed using Relate\u2019s knowledge base, these tools offer personalised advice and practical insights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The \u2018Co-Parenting Bot\u2019 provides tailored advice based on specific situations. It offers personalised responses, ensuring relevant support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The \u2018In the Middle Bot\u2019 helps parents understand their child\u2019s potential thoughts and feelings, offering insights based on child psychology principles and tailored to the child\u2019s age. It guides parents and carers in supporting children and improving family dynamics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The \u2018Sounding Board Bot\u2019 assists in crafting clear, positive messages to improve co-parent communication. It offers suggestions to reduce misunderstandings and conflicts, promoting healthy dialogue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/Ee5Lyd32KoVFhQzWcLSQHYgBM0s2MlA9-0rsVSIpNew2jg?e=awBApd\" rel=\"noopener\">Happy Families, Happy Futures<\/a> \u2013&nbsp;Free Parent Programmes from Home Start South West.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Relate toolkit \u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.relate.org.uk\/get-help\/toolkits\/co-parenting-separate-houses\" rel=\"noopener\">co-parenting from separate houses<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/pregnancy-and-baby\/relationships-after-a-baby\/\" rel=\"noopener\">NHS website<\/a>&nbsp;has guides for families with a new baby that provide tips and tricks for navigating this time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensadvice.org.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Citizen\u2019s Advice website<\/a>&nbsp;has advice and guidance on financial matters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/care-and-health\/adults\/housing-options\/\">Housing options | Information to help you find the right solution | Devon County Council<\/a>&nbsp;for information and advice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mind.org.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Mind<\/a>&nbsp;is a useful website with information and support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edp.org.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\">EDP Drug and Alcohol Services<\/a>.&nbsp; There is also a range of support services if you are concerned about a family member and would like to seek further advice:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/healthy-body\/advice-for-the-families-of-drug-users\/\" rel=\"noopener\">NHS Live Well \u2013 Advice for the families of drug users<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information please contact email\u00a0the <a href=\"mailto:business.earlyhelppartnership-mailbox@devon.gov.uk\">Early Help and Partnership mailbox<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Domestic abuse<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Parental conflict is <strong>not<\/strong> the same as domestic violence or abuse &#8211; although there may be regular arguments and disagreements between parents, there is <strong>not<\/strong> an imbalance of power or fear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Domestic violence and abuse\u202foccurs when one person in an intimate personal or family relationship uses violence or abuse to maintain power and control over the other person. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/dsva\/what-is-domestic-violence-or-abuse\/\">Read more about the definitions of domestic violence and abuse<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you, or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse or sexual violence the <a href=\"https:\/\/saferdevon.co.uk\/domestic-sexual-violence-abuse\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Safer Devon<\/a> website can help you find support and advice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you feel that parental conflicts may be affecting your child help and support is available. 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