Child Protection During Parental Disagreements

SOP-F001 · 👥 Social & Family

Protocols to protect Ezra from exposure to parental conflict using the PAUSE system — Perceive, Announce, Understand, Separate, Engage.

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Troubleshooting (6)

Ezra starts crying during argument: Stop immediately. Both focus on soothing Ezra. Discuss conflict later.

Partner refuses to PAUSE: Take Ezra and leave room yourself. Discuss PAUSE commitment when calm.

Conflict happened at bedtime, Ezra won't settle: Extended soothing routine; tag-team if needed. Both reconnect in morning.

Said something hurtful in front of Ezra: Stop, apologise to partner, regulate. Model repair; extra connection with Ezra.

Fight escalated to shouting quickly: STOP. Separate. No exceptions. Mandatory cool-down before any discussion.

One parent leaves house angry: Remaining parent focuses on Ezra; text check-in. Repair when returned.