July 2026 Issue | Vol.38 Contents 1. Supporting Healthy Family Relationships This Summer 2. Understanding behaviour in context: the link to parental relationships.
Supporting healthy family relationships this Summer 1. Recognise that summer can increase family stress School holidays can bring additional pressures such as childcare arrangements, financial worries, changes to routines and increased time spent together. These stressors can sometimes lead to more disagreements between parents and carers. 2. Use routine conversations to check in A simple question such as "What are you doing with your family over the holidays?" can open up opportunities to discuss family relationships and identify support needs before difficulties escalate. 3. Remember the child's perspective Children often notice changes in family dynamics during the holidays. Encourage parents to think about how disagreements may be experienced from their child's point of view and consider what helps children feel safe and secure.
How can I help a parent see their family relationships from their child's perspective this Summer?" The Child's Viewpoint Quiz, encourages parents to reflect on how conflict and family relationships may be experienced by their children. To access the quiz click here or scan the QR code
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