Co-Parenting After Divorce / Separation.

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Parenting Styles

Co-parenting a child is hard work at times. When the custodial parent or non-custodial parent isn't open to communicating with the other coparent then the child must transition from one parenting style to another parenting style that is often drastically different. This can be very confusing and stressful for a young child. As we are all different, and can not expect our co-parent to enforce similar rules at All times, it is important that co-parents have open & positive lines of communication.

  Learning to communicate respectfully, co-parents have the ability to set up a baseline of what is acceptable/appropriate behavior and what is expected of their child. This will allow the child to feel secure and reassured, having both parents standing united for his or her own personal well being.

  Following are some suggestions to help you manage this conflict in co-parenting.

  First identify what is most important to you when it comes to the values you want to instill in your child and the goals that you have as a parent. What types of punishment are acceptable? What privileges are appropriate? How do you plan to reward your child when he or she has earned such reward? What are the most important values you wish to instill in your child?

  Next communicate with your co-parent about these basic ideas, values, & goals. Though it may be uncomfortable, once both parents are focused on the best interest of the child, co-parents can then set aside their personal feelings about one another to openly communicate on how best to raise their child.

  Finally be consistent. Co-parents must commit to being consistent in their expectations of the child. This will allow your child to feel safe and secure and will reduce not only conflict between co-parents, but family conflict in general.

P.S. In the midst of it all try to lighten up a bit and find the humor in things. Don’t make an issue out of everything. Choose your battles wisely and relax about the small stuff.
Cooperative Co-Parenting

cooperative co-parenting

It is in the best interest of all children to have parents that are willing to cooperatively co-parent with one another.

Often this is not an easy task, and that's putting it mildly. In this section you will find links to articles and information that can help you develop a healthy parenting relationship with your co-parent.

How To Make Cooperative Parenting Work Tips to make co-parenting easier　

Consistent Co-parenting Managing co-parenting with consistency 　

Top 10 Ways to Rebuild Trust With Your Ex Building trust for co-parenting success
Co-Parenting Friendship

 Understandably there will always be co-parents who want or need to be reserved, keeping their relationship with their co-parent strictly business. However some co-parents have the ability and desire to build a co-parenting friendship so that their children can grow up seeing their parents positively interacting in friendship with one another. For these parents we provide the following co-parenting help and advice.

  Co-Parents, you were once friends, or at least lovers, so there are clearly attributes that you each posses that the other found, at one point, positive or pleasant. This may be a good base to start from when building your co-parent friendship.

  There of course will always be an appropriate time to discuss more serious or pressing matters, however while attempting to build a foundation of friendship with your co-parent you will want to temporarily set these issues on the back burner.

  Below is a list of issues and topics you may want to avoid when attempting to socialize or build a co-parent friendship. Most of these are no brainers, however it is important to remind yourself to steer clear of these social, co-parenting, custody, and divorce issues while attempting to build a base for co-parenting friendship.

1. Ensuing custody battles, parenting plan modification, or visitation issues

 2. Child Support

3. Reasons for your separation

4. Step parenting issues the children may have

5. Issues you have with your co-parents parenting style, or parenting skills

6. Giving your co-parent parenting advice or parenting tips

7. Dating or current girl-fiends/boy-friends

8. Your financial problems

9. Complaints your children have about your co-parent

10.Negative comments about your co-parents family

  Now here are a few positive safe base topics you can discuss with your co-parent for a friendly exchange.

 1. Share an art piece your child gave you

2. Converse about how well your children may be doing in school

3. Share a humorous incident involving the children

4. Discuss the positive achievements of your child

5. Chat about your child's sports game

6. Share a good joke you've heard recently

7. Discuss common goals or dreams you have for your children

8. Invite your co-parent to a school function or child's event

9. Talk about a good movie, book, or a great new restaurant

10.Share information on your child's health and development

  Raising kids as co-parents can be a challenge, but with ongoing non-conflictual interaction you and your co-parent can be on your way to a great co-parenting friendship, affording your children the security they are looking for as a child of divorce or separation.

  With cooperation, a little effort, patience, and kindness, you both too can be afforded the satisfaction of knowing that you are putting your children's feelings and needs before your own. You're ensuring that your children not only survive separation or divorce but thrive in an atmosphere of co-parenting cooperation, friendship, and peace.

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