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Working with Separated Parents: Improving Outcomes for Children
Parental separation can bring difficult emotions, changing family relationships and new challenges for parents and children.
Aug 141 min read


Recognising and Responding to Inter-parental Conflict and Domestic Abuse
This practical webinar will help practitioners understand the important differences between inter-parental conflict and domestic abuse, including coercive and controlling behaviour.
Aug 141 min read


Differentiating Between Domestic Abuse and Inter-parental Conflict
Understanding the difference between inter-parental conflict and domestic abuse is one of the most challenging areas of practice for professionals working with families.
Aug 141 min read


From Hidden Family Harm to Whole-System Response
How Stoke-on-Trent identified and responded to child-to-parent aggression and abuse
Aug 141 min read


Supporting New Parents and Being Curious About the Couple Relationship
Join us for an hour of practical ideas and resources to support your work with children and families.
Aug 142 min read


Amity Free Webinar and Resource Series
Amity will be hosting a series of free practice webinars and system change and implementation sessions this September, covering a range of subjects.
Aug 141 min read


25 Summer Parenting Tips
The summer holidays can bring lots of opportunities for fun, but they can also bring pressure. Many parents feel they need to keep children entertained, make special memories and enjoy every moment. The reality is that family life isn't perfect, and it doesn't need to be. Children rarely remember the expensive days out or perfectly planned activities. More often, they remember feeling safe, connected, listened to and having fun in the simple moments. We've brought together 25
Jul 161 min read


Amity Conference 2026
Thank you to everyone who joined the Amity Conference on Tuesday 14 April, both in Sheffield and online. It was a day that brought together researchers, practitioners, and leaders across children’s services to explore a complex but vital question: how different forms of conflict between parents, from everyday tensions through to domestic abuse, shape children’s mental health, development, and life chances.
Apr 222 min read


An Interview with For Baby's Sake
We were recently asked by the very inspiring For Baby's Sake to talk about Amity.
Jan 27, 20251 min read


And they all lived happily ever after?
You asked us: And they all lived happily ever after? Here’s what Amity has to say: Did they… Myth bust time - the best relationships -...
Jul 19, 20241 min read


How can I stop being angry
You asked us: How can I stop being angry with the other parent of my children? Here’s what Amity has to say: What a question! There are...
Jul 19, 20241 min read


So you think your partner doesn’t get you
You asked us: I think my partner just doesn’t get me. Here’s what Amity has to say: Well, you’re not alone, we hear these exact words all...
Jul 19, 20241 min read


Am I the resident Butler?
You asked us: I'm pulling all the housework weight but we both work full time - help before I scream! Here’s what Amity has to say: Being...
Jan 10, 20241 min read


Don't put yourself in a box
You asked us: I'm hiding my emotions because I'm 'the strong one'. Here’s what Amity has to say: Stop. Boxes are not very liberating...
Nov 9, 20231 min read


Show a little respect
You asked us: We have a culture clash. Here’s what Amity has to say: A mash up of cultures, traditions, beliefs, all that malarky, within...
Oct 20, 20232 min read


My way, or the highway?
You asked us: We're quite different as individuals and I'm finding it hard to adapt. Here’s what Amity has to say: A mash up of cultures,...
Sep 27, 20231 min read


A bit of give and take?
You asked us: How much should I compromise in my relationship, I'm just not sure where the line is? Here’s what Amity has to say: How...
Sep 14, 20231 min read


Feel the love.
You asked us: I don't want her to love my like that! Here’s what Amity has to say: Ask yourself this question….Do you love your partner...
Sep 5, 20231 min read


The green-eyed monster.
You asked us: I’m jealous….I know that’s on me but I can’t control it Here’s what Amity has to say: Let’s face it, feeling jealous sucks....
Aug 17, 20231 min read


Bothered by the baby bickering?
You asked us: We have just had a baby and we seem to be bickering over everything! What should we do? Here’s what Amity has to say: So,...
Jul 1, 20231 min read


I'm carrying relationship baggage...
You asked us: How do I stop all the baggage I feel I’ve accumulated from my previous relationship following me into my new one? Here’s...
Jun 29, 20232 min read


"Well you're not my mum..."
You asked us: We have become a blended family and I’m struggling with the ‘You’re not my mum’ comments. I’m not their mum but I am the...
Jun 29, 20232 min read


Getting on with my teen.
You asked us: All I hear from my teen is that I don’t listen and I don’t understand. I think I do, what do I need to do differently?...
Jun 29, 20231 min read


Meeting in the middle
You asked us: What can we do that will help us to get on now that we have split up, it feels impossible to pull off! Here’s what Amity...
Jun 8, 20232 min read


Criticism, sarcasm and a side of nasty.
You asked us: Why do we get stuck bickering with each other, making unkind, sarcastic comments and criticising each other all the time?...
May 12, 20232 min read
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