Parents-Carers as Relationship Health and I Matter Informed Partners

Enabling Stronger Relationship and Social Support Networks

Supporting Children and Family Wellbeing through Relationship Health

Parents, carers, and family members are central to a child’s relational world. Everyday interactions — at home, school, or in the community — shape children’s confidence, emotional wellbeing, and behaviour. Yet relationship health is rarely named, explained, or supported.

The I Matter Framework gives families practical understanding, tools, and confidence to strengthen relationships with children, with other adults, and within family systems.

This is not a programme to “fix” children. It is practical guidance for adults to support children and themselves in everyday life.

Why engage with I Matter?

• Build confidence in navigating everyday family relationships

• Understand emotional, social, and relational needs of children

• Reduce stress, frustration, and conflict at home

• Access shared language that aligns with schools, primary care, and community partners

• Make informed decisions about when to seek extra support

Parents’ Stepwise Journey

Step 1: Awareness & Understanding

• Learn what relationship health is and why it matters

• Understand your child’s needs and your own relational patterns

Decision point: Decide whether to explore further learning and practical support

Step 2: Practical Learning & Skills

• Access I Matter family learning modules

• Gain strategies for connecting, listening, and guiding children

• Build routines that support calm, safe, and predictable family life

Decision point: Decide which strategies to implement at home, and which may need support

Step 3: Connecting with Schools & Partners

• Learn how to use shared relational language with teachers, GPs, or community support

• Reduce misunderstandings or escalation

• Strengthen consistent approaches across settings

Decision point: Choose level of engagement with school and community partners

Step 4: Targeted Support (Optional)

• Access funded or self-funded early intervention programs if needed

• Work collaboratively with schools, primary care, or community organisations

Decision point: Clarify what support is needed, who provides it, and next steps

Step 5: Sustaining Healthy Family Relationships

• Identify routines, communication patterns, and relational practices that work

• Keep learning through communities or follow-up resources

• Maintain wellbeing for both child and adult

What Parents / Carers Don’t Have to Do

• Be perfect or fix all problems

• Deliver therapy at home

• Carry responsibility alone

I Matter supports practical action and confidence, not pressure.

Next Steps

1. Access introductory learning modules

2. Join the Curious About RH community

3. Explore deeper family learning pathways

4. Connect with schools, primary care, or community partners if needed

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👉 Join the Curious About RH Community