Navigating Intra-Family Conflict: A Guide for Early Intervention Service Providers

The importance of early intervention services (EIS) in improving outcomes for children with developmental delays or disabilities is well-established, as is the impact on the child’s development of having stable, supporting, safe and responsive adults. While conflict is a normal and natural part of healthy relationships, prolonged conflict between parents can be harmful to a child. This resource, from cadreworks.org, offers strategies and sample language EIS providers can use and adapt to fit their context as they navigate intra-family conflicts.