Frequently Asked Questions
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Typical parenting plans will include: a basic timeshare schedule, vacation and a school break schedule, a holiday schedule, transportation, extracurriculars, etc.
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Timeshare formulation is based on age, current relationships with each parent and the child’s needs.
For very young children the best plan allows the child frequent and consistent patterns of time with each parent
School Age children are better able to manage longer times away from each parent and often longer blocks of time with each parent.
Adolescents often have their own ideas and wishes about how they spend time with each parent. The best timeshare takes the child’s wishes into account.
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Some conflict is normal and to be expected in the co parent relationship. However, ongoing chronic conflict will negatively impact your child/ren. Helpful ways to manage conflict: give your co parent the benefit of the doubt, be open and flexible, before jumping to conclusions and assumptions check in with your co parent in a non-accusatory way.
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Don’t
Use your child as a messenger
Talk with your child about your disappointment with the other parent
Involve the child in financial or other conflicts
Speak poorly of the other parent
Discuss co parenting issues or fight during exchanges
Do’s
Encourage your child to discuss their needs and wants with the other parent
Be professional and appropriate at exchanges
Let your child know that you appreciate their time with the other parent
Support your co parent when they are having parenting challenges
Give you co parent the benefit of the doubt