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If your child’s behaviour feels intense and unpredictable, this blog may help.

It explores simple de-escalation strategies to reduce harm, lower stress, and support calmer responses when things get heated.

📖 Read here: capafirstresponse.org/strategies-f...

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Strategies for de-escalating aggressive behaviour from your child - Capa First Response
Violence in the home can be a distressing and frightening experience for any parent or carer. When children direct aggression toward their parents, it not
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Episode 3 of #TheCapaPodcast is out to listen or watch now! This episode covers validation & empathy and some strategies to try. Full episode👉 open.spotify.com/episode/1paK...
Safety planning could look talking to the police before you need them... take a listen! This is episode 2 of our latest podcast season (with episode 3 out tomorrow!)
Listen and watch: bit.ly/CapaPodcasts2e2
We're grateful for funding from East Sussex County Council for this season.
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Episode 2 of our podcast deals with safety planning & communicating with the police when your child's anger escalates. Here's a snippet... Full episode out now: bit.ly/CapaPodcasts2e2
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Episode 1 of #TheCapaPodcast looks at how children show distress through aggression, withdrawal or other behaviours and how parents can respond with understanding. This series offers free support for families experiencing Child Against Parent Aggression (CAPA). 👉 Listen here: bit.ly/CapaPods2e1
The after-school meltdowns? You're not imagining it.

Our latest post explores why this happens and what might help. A must-read if school pick-up feels like walking into a storm.

📖 Read it here: capafirstresponse.org/after-school...

#CAPVA #ParentalSupport #Meltdowns #AfterSchoolStruggles #YouAre
After-School Restraint Collapse: How to cope with after school meltdowns - Capa First Response
If your child comes home from school and suddenly seems to fall apart; angry outbursts, tears, or complete withdrawal then you're not alone. Many parents and
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Here's a snippet of our latest podcast, Matt talks about masking (we all do it, even if we don't think we do!) in an episode around dysregulation. Listen & Watch the first episode: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/capafirstresponse
New episodes weekly! Please do share with families who may need this fr
Professionals: Build your skills with our accredited 3-hour CAPVA training!

Gain confidence supporting families affected by Child Against Parent Violence & Aggression with practical tools, risk factor awareness, and communication strategies.

🗓 Date: 13th November | 💷 Price: £50 | 🎓 Accredited cour
3 Hr Accredited Child Against Parent Violence & Aggression (CAPVA) Training
CAPVA Training: Are you a Professional looking to enhance your understanding and awareness of Child Against Parent Violence and Aggression?
www.eventbrite.co.uk
Working with families affected by Child to Parent Violence and Aggression?

CAPA First Response offers accredited training, resources, and guidance to help professionals respond confidently and compassionately.

Explore our services: capafirstresponse.org/professionals/

#CAPVA #ProfessionalSupport
Professionals - Capa First Response
As more and more families are impacted by a child who uses harmful or aggressive behaviour in the home (often referred to as child to parent violence or abuse
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The words we use to describe child-to-parent violence and aggression can either build barriers or open doors to support.

Using “abuse” can cause shame and misunderstanding for both parents and children. At CAPA First Response, we prefer terms like “explosive behaviour” or “harmful/aggressive action
Why we don't like to use 'Abuse' - Capa First Response
Child and adolescent to parent abuse (CAPA) is a serious issue that affects many families, the world over. However, when discussing CAPA, the language we use
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When things escalate quickly at home, it’s hard to know what to do in the moment.

This blog outlines strategies to reduce harm, stay calm, and respond safely when your child becomes violent.

📖 Read the article: capafirstresponse.org/strategies-d...

#CAPVA #Deescalation #ParentingSupport #ChildSaf
3 Strategies for De-Escalating Violence from Your Child - Capa First Response
Violence in the home can be a distressing and frightening experience for any parent or carer. When children direct aggression toward their parents, it not
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🎓 Last call!
Join us for our 1-day accredited CAPVA training on Tuesday 24th Sept – designed for professionals working with young people & families.

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1 Day Accredited Child Against Parent Violence & Aggression (CAPVA)Training
Enhancing understanding and awareness of CAPVA. You will develop your ability to respond with confidence and compassion to families.
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“Anger isn’t always a choice — it’s a response.”

This blog offers guidance for parents on how to support children through anger, without escalating conflict or shame.

📖 Full article: capafirstresponse.org/tips-to-help...

#CAPVA #ParentingTools #ManagingAnger #ChildBehaviour #CAPAFirstResponse
5 Tips to Help Your Child Control Their Anger - Capa First Response
Tips to Help Your Child Control Their Anger, ensuring they know that it is normal and healthy to be angry - but sharing ways to safely express it.
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If your child’s behaviour is hurting you or others at home, you don’t have to face it alone.

CAPA First Response offers resources and support for families experiencing Child to Parent Violence and Aggression (CAPVA).

🌐 Find out what’s available: capafirstresponse.org/families/

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Families - Capa First Response
At Capa First Response CIC, we understand the challenges that come with child-to-parent aggression and harmful behaviours. We know that families often feel
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Smartphones can help young people feel connected — but they can also increase anxiety, disrupt sleep, and impact behaviour.

This guide explores how phones affect children and teens, and what parents can do to support healthy habits.

📖 Read the full blog: capafirstresponse.org/understandin...

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Professionals: Build your skills with our accredited 3-hour CAPVA training!

Gain confidence supporting families affected by Child Against Parent Violence & Aggression with practical tools, risk factor awareness, and communication strategies.

🗓 Date: 13th November | 💷 Price: £50 | 🎓 Accredited cour
3 Hr Accredited Child Against Parent Violence & Aggression (CAPVA) Training
CAPVA Training: Are you a Professional looking to enhance your understanding and awareness of Child Against Parent Violence and Aggression?
www.eventbrite.co.uk
Professionals: Build your skills with our accredited 3-hour CAPVA training!

Gain confidence supporting families affected by Child Against Parent Violence & Aggression with practical tools, risk factor awareness, and communication strategies.

🗓 Date: 13th November | 💷 Price: £50 | 🎓 Accredited cour
3 Hr Accredited Child Against Parent Violence & Aggression (CAPVA) Training
CAPVA Training: Are you a Professional looking to enhance your understanding and awareness of Child Against Parent Violence and Aggression?
www.eventbrite.co.uk
“It’s helpful to remember that the less you do, the better.”

This article offers practical steps for staying calm, creating space, and helping aggressive behaviour lose momentum.

📝 Read more: capafirstresponse.org/strategies-f...

#CAPVA #DeescalationTips #ParentingUnderPressure #CAPAFirstResponse
Strategies for de-escalating aggressive behaviour from your child - Capa First Response
Violence in the home can be a distressing and frightening experience for any parent or carer. When children direct aggression toward their parents, it not
capafirstresponse.org
We live in a world that praises strength — but sometimes strength looks like getting through the day, showing up tired, or asking for help.

To the parents just trying to keep it together, to the professionals holding space for others while struggling in silence — we see you.

You don’t have to do t