Dealing with domestic stress and violence? Here's what you should consider

Depending on a child's age, domestic stress and violence could lead to a variety of symptoms. — Photos: 123rf.com

WE KNOW that stress and conflict happen in relationships. This can sometimes include emotional, physical, sexual and financial abuse or controlling behaviours. This information may be helpful to you, your family, your friends or others in your community who are experiencing stress and violence at home.

We want to start with this: Being a parent takes a huge amount of love and hard work. It is so important to remember that parents who experience violence do a great job caring for their children. But children can unfortunately experience stress when relationships are stressed.