Co-Parenting During the Holidays: Making a List and Checking it Twice!

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In this episode, we sit down with Family Law Attorney, Andrew
Hays, to discuss tips for how co-parents can navigate common
stressors around holiday planning in order to reduce conflict. In
this interview, Andrew and Steve cover the following:

·        Why are the holidays so hard?


·        For most divorced families,
splitting the holidays is an emotionally wrenching task


·        When parental consent may be
necessary for some holiday plans.


·        Ways to ease the holiday transition
from family to family.


·        There is no one pre-set way to
divide the holidays or vacations: 


·        Getting the holiday plans arranged
advance so there are no last-minute disagreements. 


·        Avoid competing with your co-parent
to give the best gift. 


·        Why co-parents should discuss what
gifts they plan to buy for their children. 


·        Helping your kids shop for a present
for their other parent. 


·        Understanding the child’s best
interests during the holidays can be hard.


·        Prioritize your children and their
happiness even if you and your co-parent are less than amicable.


·        Holidays and supporting your child’s
relationship with their other parent.


·        Don’t try to one-up the other with
who has the better holiday planned with the kids. 


·        Be Flexible, the holidays are never
perfect, and something may go awry. 


·        If your child is not going to be
with you on the holiday, all is not lost. 


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Disclaimer: Nothing in this communication is intended to provide
legal advice nor does it constitute a client-attorney
relationship, therefore you should not interpret the contents as
such.