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co-parenting is hard. shuttling kids
between
two houses all while keeping up with social activities, appointments, and day-to-day life can be difficult, and with the new
school
year approaching, it?s about to get a lot more complicated. cooperation
between
parents is essential to preparing for the
school
year because your child needs to feel supported and not burdened. so, how do you successfully co- parent while keeping everyone happy and sane?
communication
we all know that
communication
is key to any relationship. when your kids are involved, we?d say it?s almost the only thing that matters. simple things, like remembering to sign a paper and return to the teacher, can become big problems if there is no
communication
between
parents. some families find it easy to have weekly or monthly meetings in person to discuss plans. others feel that calling or texting is sufficient. it doesn?t matter how you communicate, as long as you do and are civil to one another. danielle banquer co-parents her two daughters with her ex-husband. she says that focusing on common goals makes the task much easier. ?your goal should be to be the best advocates together for your child. if that?s in both of your heads, negotiating everything and tackling the task should be a lot easier.? she goes on to say that it?s all about working together and being confident in your teamwork. texting is the key to her and her ex-husband?s
communication
. ?in our early days of divorce, talking on the phone was hard. we would get heated, hang up on each other, and just fight in general. if you text, you have the luxury of time to think of a response and to cool down if needed.? with this, danielle says it is important to follow texting etiquette: be kind, keep it simple, and agree on boundaries and ideal timelines for replying. cost it?s important for both parents to take an active role in preparing for
school
. one way to do that is to split the cost of new clothes,
school
supplies, or any other fees. make sure you coordinate with each other, so that you can agree on what is needed and what is not. find a compromise on things you don?t agree with, all while keeping your child?s best interests at heart. ?is can be a kind of peace offering
between
the two of you that may even lead to a better relationship in the end. co-parent with class: advice for a successful
school
year by season vining 4 8 b r p a r e n t s . c o m | a u g u s t 2 0 1 7
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