Holidays can be magical, stressful, and downright complicated—especially for co-parents. Between dividing time, juggling extended family visits, and managing your own emotions, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But the good news? You can create joyful, lasting memories for your kids without losing your sanity. Here’s a guide to navigating the season with grace, collaboration, and maybe even a sprinkle of holiday cheer.
In this short video, I share my tips on how to approach a co-parent when you run into co-parenting conflicts. Maybe it’s over the parenting schedule, a discipline issue, or some aspect of financial support. Before you ever initiate a conversation with them, first, it is helpful to make sure you are ready to focus on what is important.
Are you co-parenting school-aged kids? Learn the many things you and your co-parent can do to encourage your child’s continued academic success post-divorce.
For two years, I’ve said that you can transform any communication from combative to collaborative by applying the Golden Rule, whether it’s when you’re dealing with a co-parent, co-worker, or anyone you find difficult. Yet when I explain the concept, people look at me like I must be from outerspace. I mean look around. We’re not exactly all about talking to each other nicely these days. But do you really want to have a fight with everyone you encounter? Do you want every conversation to be a debate? Can’t we all just get along?
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Teresa Harlow, author of Combative to Collaborative: The Co-parenting Code talks about three keys to successful co-parent vacation planning. For blended families too!
Teresa Harlow, author of Combative to Collaborative: The Co-parenting Code talks about three keys to successful co-parent vacation planning. For blended families too!
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