Conflicts between parents

Small and large conflicts happen. What matters is how we handle them and support the children through the challenges.

Insults Between Parents

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Insults between parents hurt the children too. Learn how to tell insults from ordinary disagreement, why they must stop and what the law says in Sweden.

More Tips to Minimize Conflict Between Parents

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Practical ways to reduce conflict with your co-parent: keep your agreements, use I statements, stay out of their parenting and help out when you can.

When Your Co-Parent Badmouths You in Front of the Children

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Is your co-parent speaking badly about you in front of the children? Child psychologist Malin Bergström on how to respond and help your child cope.

How Can I Reduce Conflict With My Co-Parent?

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Practical ways to lower conflict with your co-parent: accept what you cannot change, keep communication neutral, avoid revenge and talk to your child.

How Do Children Feel When Parents Stop Communicating?

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Silence between parents is a conflict too. How permafrost between co-parents lands on the child, and what you can do to get communication going again.

How to Support Your Child During Parental Conflict

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When parents argue, children need reassurance. Learn what to say so your child knows the conflict is not their fault — and when to seek outside help.

How Does Severe Parental Conflict Affect Children?

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All children are affected when their parents are in conflict, silent moods included. A child psychologist on the signs and how to protect your children.

Are You Being Targeted by Your Co-parent?

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If your co-parent insults or attacks you, you can change the pattern. A two-step plan: map how contact works today, then set limits on how you communicate.

Parallel Parenting: When Conflicts Run Too Deep

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Parallel parenting means each parent runs their own home and contact stays minimal. Learn how to limit communication and shield your child from conflict.