REMEMBER TO PRACTICE 12 DAYS OF CO-PARENTING CALM~1 min read

I came across a wonderful blog called “12 Days of Co-Parenting Calm” written by Deb Gilman and posted on the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals website. You can find that blog here:  12 Days of Co-Parenting Calm.

As I read this blog, I am reminded that the holidays are supposed to be fun and joyful for children! When parents are going through a divorce/separation or are already divorced, it can be difficult to remember this important fact. Adding stress or chaos to your children’s lives by engaging in conflict with their other parent removes the fun and joy the children should be experiencing over the holidays.

As you go through the holidays this year, please try to remember the importance of calm. Your children will benefit greatly if they are given the ability to enjoy their holidays in both of your homes! As Deb Gilman says so eloquently, “your child won’t remember who had which day or which house had better decorations. They’ll remember how the holidays felt— calm, connected, and full of care. You’re not just co-parenting the season. You’re shaping their lifelong memories of what love looks like in two homes”.

If you are having difficulty navigating co-parenting with your spouse or former spouse, reach out to us. The family law attorneys at Parnell, Michels & McKay can assist you in learning to co-parent and provide you with additional resources and tools to help you through the process.