Having identified that there were a number of young parents, aged 21 and under, in one of our districts, our family center services set up a Young Parent Welcome to the World Plus group. It was noticed during one to one and group discussions that one couple, Jade and Shaun, were having regular arguments which were not being resolved.
Jade had a history of poor mental health and had previously had a child removed from her care. One of our Perinatal and Under Ones
Workers had built a good relationship with the parents and on her recommendation, they agreed to attend our Me, You and Baby Too Parental Conflict programme. The programme provided weekly support through five home visits and, although Shaun was unable to be there due to work commitments, information was relayed to him via telephone and during check ins when he attended group sessions. Both parents began to work through ‘Arguing Better’ at home. Jade and Shaun’s wellbeing improved and they were arguing less frequently. They now had the tools to work things out and understood how to be kinder to each other.
