Children & Conflict

Age 0-2 Typical Characteristics Infants are dependant on parents for meeting their needs They develop a sense of trust through having a predictable and consistent caregiver Separation Issues Infants may feel the loss of contact with a primary caretaking parent Loss of familiar and comfortable environment Do not understand conflict, but may react to changes …

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Through its prevalence and inherent risks, parental separation may fairly be regarded as a public health issue for children.  WHY THIS TOPIC MATTERS The re-structuring of family life necessitated by separation and divorce involves multiple and complex adjustments for children. Often these combine to elevate risks of poor childhood outcomes across psychological, social, health and …

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