How does parental conflict impact children?

• Children worry when there is tension between their parents
• Witnessing adults who shout loudly, frequently can have a negative impact on children's self-esteem, mental and physical health, behaviour and academic achievements and future relationships with others.
• It can be confusing for small children who can't understand what is going on, so they are likely to blame themselves
•  If parents are separated it can cause them to feel very anxious when their parents have contact with each other, for example when they are being collected or dropped off.
• Research suggests if there is long term parental conflict, this may also affect how we parent our children.

Children who experience relationships which are positive and productive are more likely to feel more settled and have good social and emotional wellbeing.