Parents who have gone through a divorce often find having to communicate with the child’s other parent is one of the most difficult things they have to do. For some parents, having to speak to their ex is so undesirable that they resort to passing messages through the...
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Co-parenting communication challenges
It’s tough to be a parent. It’s even tougher to co-parent with your ex, because everything requires a lot more communication and cooperation than it does in an intact relationship. When the communications go well, co-parenting with your ex can be painless – but...
3 things you can do to help children on co-parenting transition days
The day that a child goes from one parent’s house to the other parent’s house can be a very stressful day for them. Various reasons, including the emotional toll of the sadness of leaving one parent at a time when they’re joyful about seeing the other, can contribute...
Steps to take before you take your kids on vacation
Whether you are planning to take a few weeks to rest in the Hamptons or on the Amalfi coast, divorced parents often wonder if they can bring their children with them on vacation without the consent of the other parent. Many parents who share custody of their children...
When children of divorce play one parent against the other
If you and your ex are divorced, it’s critical to present a united front before your children. This may help to stop children from playing one parent against the other. Knowing some of the signs that this is happening might help you to come together to stop the issue...
Divorced parent disputes over child’s extracurricular activities
A common dispute that surfaces among divorced parents is children’s activities. Sport- and event-related schedules of children often are demanding and interfere with family time. They require a significant time commitment from both parents, and the challenge remains...