Whether you are thinking of filing for divorce or are already in the process, a divorce with children is challenging, to say the least. From telling the kids what is going on to supporting them through the adjustments your family faces, it is not an easy feat.
However, you can get a divorce and have happy and healthy children. One strategy parents find helpful is co-parenting, which is when the parents decide to work together to continue parenting their child.
Co-parenting has many benefits. Studies have shown that children cope much better with divorce when their parents decide to co-parent. To successfully co-parent, consider the following suggestions:
Open communication
Communicate actively with the other parent about any issues involving the child.
Prioritize your child
Remember and continue reminding yourself that your child is your number one priority.
Establish a common routine
Speak with the other parent to see if you can both have similar routines in your home so the changes are not as drastic for the child.
Seek professional help
If you have trouble during co-parenting or hit a roadblock, it does not mean co-parenting does not work for you. If both parties are willing to seek professional help to solve underlying issues, they can continue co-parenting and put their child first.
