Holiday Co-Parenting; 25 Tips for Thriving during the Holidays

1).        Check your schedule and co-parenting plan.

2).        Get specific about your plan and communicate early with your co-parent partner.

3).        Once a plan is agreed upon, present a united front with the children

4).        Be flexible

5).        Coordinate and plan the gift giving

6).       Buy a present for the other parent

7).        Prioritize the kids

8).        Go for Presence Over Presents

9).       Remember your child’s extended family and make a plan to include them.

10).      Sit down and talk with your kids

11).      Plan new traditions or create a twist with the old traditions

12).      Create a volunteer time or plan to give back.  

13).      Set aside downtime for the family.

14).      Give yourself a break and take care of yourself.

15).      Forget the “Should”

16).      Put Love & Connection Front and Center

17).     Stress Free Decorations Help you to Enjoy More 

18).      Remember Your Kids want Connection not Perfection!

19).      Be open to compromise

20).     Keep the magic

21).      Be realistic about this Holiday time being different.

22).     Teach Gratitude

23).     Make plans for yourself, if it is your year to be without the kids.

24).     Do random acts of kindness

25).     Give grace to yourself and others