Healthy relationships

Arguments between parents are a normal part of relationships. If you feel that you are arguing more often, or your arguments are more serious or intense, you might benefit from extra support.

If you are pregnant or have a young child, you can talk to your midwife or health visitor about how you are feeling.

Relationships Matter

Relationships matter is a website for the North East with information about why relationships matter and top tips. There are sections for separated parents, new parents and young people with lots of useful links.

Parent Talk from Action for Children

Visit Parent Talk for down-to-earth parenting advice. You can find answers to parenting questions or talk to a parenting coach about anything that is worrying you. Find out more about relationships.

Would you like to find out more about relationship support?

Are you looking for general co-parenting relationship support?

Families in Newcastle can now access Relate, which is a free course.

Co-Parenting Everyday – Relate

7 sessions which are structured around improving communication, thinking about the experiences of each other and the children, attachment styles and how to resolve differences. Practitioners work alongside parents to understand and empower them to make changes in their lives which are sustainable and improve not only the outcomes of the parents, but also those of their children.

If you would like support , please contact paula.davies@newcastle.gov.uk

Are you separated?

Separating Better

Separating parents can now download a free app to help them self-manage their separation.

The app features practical tools to help with budgeting and legal arrangements. Parents can also use it to create a personalised parenting plan and make co-parenting arrangements that work in the best interests of their children.

A series of specially created videos showing typical co-parenting scenarios helps parents to improve their conflict resolution and communication skills. There are also evidence-based articles offering expert advice on separation and co-parenting.

Separating better is FREE and can be downloaded from app stores. For further information about the app, visit the separating better page on our partner website oneplausone or;

Parenting When Separated

A course is for parents who are separated. They may be struggling to communicate well about things like parenting and contact with children. Parents must be willing to engage in the sessions but will be in separate groups.

A two hour, six-week course.

To find out more or to check when the next group is, contact Paula Davies; paula.davies@newcastle.gov.uk or 07500997363

Are you a dad not living with your children?

Parenting When Separated

A course is for parents who are separated. They may be struggling to communicate well about things like parenting and contact with children. Parents must be willing to engage in the sessions but will be in separate groups.

A two hour, six-week course.

To find out more or to check when the next group is, contact Paula Davies; paula.davies@newcastle.gov.uk or 07500997363