Shield Children From Parental Arguments

My children hear us argue as a couple and I'm worried about the impact on them.

Children's ages: [AGES]
How serious the arguments are: [raised voices / genuine conflict / ongoing tension they're clearly aware of]
How often: [occasionally / regularly / constantly]
What they've said or shown: [have they said anything / how do they behave after]
What I want to do: [protect them better / talk to them about it / address the arguing itself]

Give me honest, practical guidance:
1. **What research shows about children witnessing parental conflict** — the real impact, clearly
2. **What's ok vs what's harmful** — not all conflict is damaging, here's the distinction
3. **How to repair with the children** after an argument they've witnessed
4. **What to say to them** — age-appropriate honesty without oversharing
5. **How to disagree as a couple** in ways that are less damaging — practical, not just 'don't argue'
6. **When to get professional support** — for the children and for the relationship

My children hear us argue as a couple and I'm worried about the impact on them.

Children's ages: [AGES]
How serious the arguments are: [raised voices / genuine conflict / ongoing tension they're clearly aware of]
How often: [occasionally / regularly / constantly]
What they've said or shown: [have they said anything / how do they behave after]
What I want to do: [protect them better / talk to them about it / address the arguing itself]

Give me honest, practical guidance:
1. **What research shows about children witnessing parental conflict** — the real impact, clearly
2. **What's ok vs what's harmful** — not all conflict is damaging, here's the distinction
3. **How to repair with the children** after an argument they've witnessed
4. **What to say to them** — age-appropriate honesty without oversharing
5. **How to disagree as a couple** in ways that are less damaging — practical, not just 'don't argue'
6. **When to get professional support** — for the children and for the relationship