Many separating or divorcing parents have trouble with co-parenting. Indeed, parents in intact households do not always communicate well. Add to that the strife of the breakdown of the relationship and it is no wonder parents struggle. I see poorly written emails and text messages on a regular basis. Parents talk past one another rather … Read more
You are both good parents and want to spend equal time with your child. You are now faced with the question of which schedule will work best for your child. There are several things to consider. Consider your child’s age. Older children benefit from longer stretches with each parent and fewer transitions. Teens often do … Read more
Divorce and custody issues can make Christmas and other holidays stressful for parents. Children are very perceptive and will feel your stress. Here are some ways to lower your stress and survive the holidays.
Are you ready for Halloween now that you are separated?
As the first day of school approaches, it is a good time to start planning for the new school year, especially when the parents are living separately for the first time. Here are some things to consider: The first day of school sets the tone for the school year. Figure out which parent has custody … Read more
Custody conflict does not have to ruin the fun of summer vacation. It would be impossible to decide which vacations dates you will want for every year until your children go to college. At the same time, you do not want to turn each summer into a fight over vacation dates. The key is to set parameters that allow both … Read more
Now that the kids are back to school and you have read Back to School Tips for Divorcing Parents, it is time to co-parent during the school year. I have seen many school-related issues arise between parents. There are practical solutions that will help you and your children have a great school year. I highly … Read more
Coparenting is the act of parenting children together. Good coparents make decisions together with any eye toward what is best for their children rather than what is best for one parent or the other. Good coparents respect the other parent’s role in the lives of their children. I love hearing good coparenting stories from my … Read more
This year, due to the pandemic, many children will be learning remotely or with a hybrid schedule. This presents a different set of issues for divorcing parents.
As a child of divorce, I know there is nothing more heartwarming than when your parents can get along and coparent well. No, you do not need to be besties with your ex. However, you owe to your children to strive toward more cordial and respectful communications. Here are some tips: Use “please” and “thank … Read more