Monthly Archives: December 2015

Family violence and impact on children

Attachment refers to humans having an innate desire to have a closeness or bond to the person who provides their primary cares. For children this is normally a parent and a healthy, close attachment allows them to feel secure and safe. Children who feel safe and protected by their primary caregiver are also more likely to achieve their developmenta...

Shared Parenting

Many parents attend interviews for a Family Report and say they would like a shared parenting arrangement. So what is shared parenting and what makes it successful? In whose best interest is shared parenting and how does it impact on children? Shared parenting allows parents to both play a role in a child or children’s lives. It is an arrange...