Positive Parenting
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At The Grove we recognise that, whilst parenting is an incredible rewarding and joyful experience, it can also be challenging at times. It can feel like you are on a rollercoaster with lots of ups and downs and this can be particularly tricky when your child is behaving in ways that are difficult to manage and understand.
We often have parents/carers seeking support and advice about managing this behaviour at home and this is often even more challenging when these are not the behaviours displayed in school.
We have put together some useful information to help support you and enable you to manage this behaviour and, hopefully, move towards a more harmonious home.
The most important piece of advice is that you are absolutely not alone.
We hope that you find the information on this page supportive.
Child to Parent Violence and Abuse (CPVA) Resources
Although there is no 'official' definition, the Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and Wales, Nicole Jacobs, says that CPVA is 'CAPVA is a form of family abuse where children/adolescents use a range of harmful behaviours towards parents/caregivers in an attempt to get their own way, hurt or punish, communicate distress and/or control their environment.'
Here are some resources you might find useful:
Website: PAC-UK | Child to Parent Violence Services
Website: Child on parent violence | Reducing the Risk
Booklet: Child to Parent Violence - a practical guide
(Many versions of this with different organisation logos)
https://www.proceduresonline.com/nesubregion/files/southtyne_cpv.pdf
Report: Understanding Child and Adolescent to Parent Violence and Abuse (Domestic Abuse Commissioner)
https://domesticabusecommissioner.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CAPVA-Rapid-Literature-Review-Full-November-2021-Baker-and-Bonnick.pdf