Tips for Co-Parenting: The Conclusion 

Tip #8: Consider taking a parenting class. Ideally, take it with your ex-spouse, and bring your present spouse as well, if it won’t result in conflict.

Tip #9: If you are unable to agree on a parental plan with your ex, be consistent in your parenting and communicate to your children neutrally, without putting down the other household’s rules.

Tip #10: Remember: let the best interest of your children guide you. Parenting is one of life’s toughest challenges, under the best of circumstances. Co-parenting children post-divorce presents additional obstacles. Developing a mutual parenting style may help reduce the frustrations of you and your children and improve their chances for a happy childhood.

Check back next week for the start of my new blog series "Tips for Single Parents". You can always contact me at yaffa@connectingstepfamilies or 714-527-8111.

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