We wanted to make you aware that the Welsh Government funded ‘How to Argue Better’ resources from the OnePlusOne licence holders are these are now available for families living in Cardiff.

There are 3 online modules that families can access including –

1. Me, You & Baby Too (MYBT)  for new and expecting parents.

Parents will learn about:

• What babies pick up from you, even before they are born.

• Why stress should be a shared burden.

• How you and your partner can best support each other.

• How to talk to bring up difficult topics.

• How arguments start, and how to stop them.

1. Arguing Better to support parents to manage conflict constructively and reduce the impact it has on children

Parents will learn about:

• Where stress comes from and how it can affect you.
• The impact of stress on your family and relationship.
• How to support each other during stressful times.
• The best way to talk about problems so that you can find solutions together.

1. Getting it Right For Children for separated parents to help minimise the impact of separation on children.

Parents will learn about:

• How stay calm and listen as well as talk.

• Why it’s helpful to see things from a different point of view.

• What to do to stop a discussion from turning into an argument.

• Skills for finding solutions and making compromises

All three of the above courses are online and parents who wish to access them can work their way through the courses at their own pace, they do not need to complete all in one go, they can save and come back to it later. Parents can do any one of the above online courses or all three, depending on their circumstances and needs. To access the online resources parents will need a smart device such as a mobile phone and an internet connection. (There have been some reports that certain browsers such as internet explorer can impact the viewing and completion of the course, so try to avoid this browser)

Please see the link Cardiff.opo.org.uk  as well as attached the promotional flyers.

These courses are currently live until the end of March 2022.