OnePlusOne

OnePlusOne OnePlusOne is a relationship research charity. Find out more at www.oneplusone.org.uk or get in touch!

We create digital courses, apps, and professional training programmes which empower people to learn skills that help them get on better. For 50 years our work has promoted early intervention in relationship support, empowering couples and individuals to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to make their relationships thrive. By applying the latest research to real-life situations

and engaging with front-line practitioners who work with families every day, we create accessible, affordable resources that enable people from all walks of life to make positive changes for themselves.

Becoming a parent comes with a whole new level of responsibility.It’s not uncommon for parents to feel overwhelmed and s...
08/08/2026

Becoming a parent comes with a whole new level of responsibility.

It’s not uncommon for parents to feel overwhelmed and stressed. This is where support networks are really important. If the first person you turn to for support isn’t your child’s other parent, why is that? Whether you’re together or separated, effective parenting means working together and communicating well for the sake of your children. Supporting parents to have positive relationships with each other is a key step towards creating nurturing home environments for children.

Strong parental relationships can help to protect the mental health of both parents. If we’re serious about improving me...
07/08/2026

Strong parental relationships can help to protect the mental health of both parents. If we’re serious about improving mental health and ensuring the best outcomes for children and families, supporting parental relationships should be a priority.

07/08/2026

At the IARR conference in Glasgow last month, we asked relationship researchers why their work is important. The most common answer? Relationships literally save lives.

The quality of your relationships is a better predictor of early death than smoking or obesity — and this still isn't spoken about enough. You wouldn't neglect your physical health, so why do we neglect our connections?

Your social health is physical health. It's time we become more relationally fit!
To find out more about what we do, visit https://www.oneplusone.org.uk/what-we-do/overview

Research shows that couple relationship quality declines during the transition to parenthood. This downward trend can co...
06/08/2026

Research shows that couple relationship quality declines during the transition to parenthood. This downward trend can continue for six years. When parents aren’t getting on with each other it’s difficult for them to be the best parent they can be for their child. With the right support it’s possible to reduce this decline.

Focusing on the couple relationship has greater benefits than focusing on parenting alone. An evaluation of our own Me, You and Baby Too course showed that parents who completed it saw less of a decline in their relationship quality. In fact, their relationship satisfaction levels were more in line with couples without children.

With children’s first experiences of relationships shaping so much of the people they will grow to become, we need to support parents to ensure those experiences are the best they can be. Supporting parental relationships in the early years of parenting isn’t a ‘nice to have.’ It’s a fundamental foundation for everything that follows to help children and families thrive.

If you’re interested in the research behind the impact of parental relationships on children, comment below to get in touch, or email us at [email protected]

Every baby deserves a strong start in life. Their early experiences shape the foundation of the person they will become....
05/08/2026

Every baby deserves a strong start in life. Their early experiences shape the foundation of the person they will become. These are formed not just through loving parent-child relationships, but also through what they see in the relationship between the adults raising them.

Parenting isn’t easy. Evidence shows that the quality of the parents’ relationship declines during the transition to parenthood. This is not surprising when you consider sleepless nights, stress about caring for a new baby, and changing roles.

Supporting parents through this early parenthood experience can help reduce stress, strengthen family relationships, and create environments where children feel safe, secure, and supported.

For professionals across health, early years, family services, and policy this presents a clear opportunity. Let's recognise parental relationships as a cornerstone of child wellbeing.

Because when relationships thrive, families are better equipped to thrive too.

This , we're exploring how play is learning in disguise for children. Research shows that positive play helps kids deve...
04/08/2026

This , we're exploring how play is learning in disguise for children. Research shows that positive play helps kids develop responsiveness, problem-solving skills, and social-emotional growth - all of which build the relationship skills they'll carry as they grow older.

Play isn't just fun - it's essential for development and for strengthening the parent-child bond.
Read more about the role of play in a child's development in our latest article: https://oneplusone.circle.so/c/parenting-advice/how-children-learn-through-play

What would you say if we told you that one of the most effective ways to improve children's wellbeing starts with suppor...
04/08/2026

What would you say if we told you that one of the most effective ways to improve children's wellbeing starts with supporting the relationship between their parents?

Evidence increasingly points to the importance of healthy parental relationships in shaping children's emotional, social and developmental outcomes.

Yet relationship support remains under-recognised within many family support systems.

By investing in evidence-based relationship support, we have an opportunity to strengthen family resilience, improve parental wellbeing, and help children flourish.

The case for action is both social and economic. We have decades of experience in relationship research, supporting relationships, and understanding what works when it comes to helping people to build and maintain good quality relationships. Reach out if you’d like to find out more.
www.oneplusone.org.uk

At OnePlusOne, we see every day how relationship support can strengthen family life.The arrival of a baby transforms a r...
03/08/2026

At OnePlusOne, we see every day how relationship support can strengthen family life.

The arrival of a baby transforms a relationship. Expectations shift, routines change, and new pressures emerge.

That's why relationship support should be embedded into services that families already access during pregnancy and early parenthood.

When parents are equipped with the tools to communicate effectively, manage challenges together and maintain connection, the benefits extend beyond the couple relationship.

They reach children, families, and communities.

Stronger parental relationships help create the foundations on which children can grow, develop, and thrive.

Talk to us to find out more about how parental relationship support during the transition to parenthood is having a positive impact on families.
https://www.oneplusone.org.uk/what-we-do/impact

Too often, support is only available when families reach crisis point. When damage is already done and the costs are hig...
30/07/2026

Too often, support is only available when families reach crisis point. When damage is already done and the costs are higher in every aspect.
The transition to parenthood presents a powerful opportunity for early intervention.

Providing relationship support during pregnancy and the first years of a child's life can help parents build communication skills, navigate challenges together, and strengthen family resilience before difficulties escalate.

For policymakers, commissioners, and funders this represents an opportunity to invest in improving outcomes for families early on, while reducing pressure on services that are often called upon when problems hit crisis point.

The earlier we support relationships, the greater the potential positive impact for children, parents, and communities. If we’re serious about improving lives, it’s time to get serious about supporting them from the very beginning.

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