Co-Parenting During the Holidays: Making a List and Checking it Twice!

Modern Family Matters

In this episode, we sit down with Family Law Attorney, Andrew Hays, to discuss tips for how co-parents can navigate common stressors around holiday planning in order to reduce conflict. In this interview, Andrew and Steve cover the following:
· Why are the holidays so hard?

· For most divorced families, splitting the holidays is an emotionally wrenching task

· When parental consent may be necessary for some holiday plans.

· Ways to ease the holiday transition from family to family.

· There is no one pre-set way to divide the holidays or vacations:

· Getting the holiday plans arranged advance so there are no last-minute disagreements.

· Avoid competing with your co-parent to give the best gift.

· Why co-parents should discuss what gifts they plan to buy for their children.

· Helping your kids shop for a present for their other parent.

· Understanding the child’s best interests during the holidays can be hard.

· Prioritize your children and their happiness even if you and your co-parent are less than amicable.

· Holidays and supporting your child’s relationship with their other parent.

· Don’t try to one-up the other with who has the better holiday planned with the kids.

· Be Flexible, the holidays are never perfect, and something may go awry.

· If your child is not going to be with you on the holiday, all is not lost.

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