How do I deal with sending my kids to the co-parent over the Holidays?

It's tough to watch your kids walk out the door during the Holidays when you want to spend time with them. Remember, this is about your kids. They want to see their other parent. They want to spend time with their father or mother over the Holidays just as much as they want to spend time with you.

Take a deep breath. Talk to yourself. Put your kids first. Let them have joy over the Holidays and be free to love and see the other parent. Your ex-partner may be involved with someone new this year and your child might even enjoy being around them. Be happy that your kids like the new person in their life. Be happy that your kids are treated well by the new person in their life.

Take it Holiday by Holiday and know that you will make your kid's life a better place by allowing them to love and be loved.

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Co-Parenting Agreement Rules

I am frequently asked about what type of rules should co-parents establish. Here are a few that I think are important to co-parents and to children.

1. Treat each other with respect at all times. We are talking about being cordial with each other especially in front of the children.

2. Do not use condescending or derogatory terms with each other. The next time you feel like throwing out an insult with your ex-partner picture your children's faces. Would you want them to hear you speaking to their other parent this way?

3. Make your children's needs more important that your conflict with an ex-partner. You already had conflict with your ex-partner and that's why your relationship didn't work out. Keep conflict to a minimum for your children's sake.

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Parenting Class

What is the difference between an online parenting class and a parenting class taken in person?

I get this question a lot and the simple answer is there is no difference in taking a parenting class in person vs. taking an online parenting class other than you can take an online parenting class in the comfort of your own home. There are other conveniences of an online parenting class such as: you sign in and out when you have the time to concentrate. You don't have to listen to boring lectures or videos. You learn at your own pace. You don't have to listen to discussions that don't pertain to you. You learn parenting skills the way you want to learn parenting skills in an online class. You don't have to rush to be somewhere at a certain time.

The other side to taking an online parenting class is to make sure the class is credible. Ask questions such as who is teaching the class? Who designed the material? The last thing you want to do is take a parenting class online and find out it is being run out of someone's basement with no credibility.

At parentingclassonline.net we strive to give you what you need in a parenting class at a price you can afford. We are an upstanding company that has worked very hard with the court system to keep the standards high in online parenting classes. Parentingclassonline.net is a source you can trust for all of your parenting needs.

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Visit parentingclassonline.net for parenting classes, co-parenting classes and divorce classes. We also have a class for teens who's parents are separating.

There are so many parenting classes out there. What do I look for in a parenting class?

That's a good question. There are many parenting classes out there. You have to decide what is important to you in taking a parenting class and what is required of you in taking a class. Most courts look for a licensed person behind the parenting class. Courts take parenting classes very seriously and having someone without a license who doesn't share the importance of taking a parenting class is a person to stay away from. Some parenting class companies want to "sell" a class. Other parenting companies want to "teach" you something. Price is another issue for some people. Classes on the internet range from 35.00 to over 100.00 per class. You don't always get what you pay for. It isn't paying the most that makes it a better class. The material and who is teaching the material is the most important.

Things to look for in a parenting class:
Is there contact information on the site?
Can you talk to someone at the office?
What are the credentials of the teacher? If there is no About Us on the site they probably don't want you to know who is teaching the class.
Do they give you a mailing address?

These are just a few things to look for in taking a quality parenting class. ParentingClassOnline.net meets and exceeds court requirements in parenting classes. We have been online since 2002 serving the courts and are proud to say that all of our programs are widely accepted.

Parenting Class or Co-Parenting Class?

That's a great question. All courts, states, counties, judges have different terms for parenting classes. If you are unsure, email us and we can help you determine what type of parenting class you need.

Basically, a parenting class is for anyone wanting to improve their parenting skills. Parenting classes are also used in divorce situations where parents need to be on the same page in raising their kids in two seperate households.

Co-parenting while a lot like parenting classes includes information on getting along as co-parents and not co-partners. Co-parenting teaches successful communication, how to raise kids in harmony, how to de-escalate fighting and how to move on in life.

While there are simularities in the classes there are also differences. Email us and let us help you find the right parenting class.

I just can't get along with my ex. What can I do?

Getting along with an ex is tough, but when there are children involved it is imperative that you get along for them. I am not talking about having a wonderful relationship. I am talking about having a "working" relationship.

At parentingclassonline.net we teach the importance of getting along with your ex spouse or we refer to them as your co-parent. They are not a spouse to you any longer, but they are now a co-parent to your children.

A couple of DO's:

DO recognize when things are starting to heat up between you and your co-parent. When you get the vibe that things are getting off track immediately get away from the situation.

DO allow your children to see and experience their other parent. There is nothing worse than a child loving and missing a parent and the other not allowing them to be part of their lives.

DO communicate the important issues regarding your children, but keep it brief and on target. The only thing you have in common now are your children so that should be your only conversation.

DO get help for yourself and your children if you need to.

DO make it a practice to be on time to pick kids up and return them.

These are just simple things you can do to help things go smoothly for your children. If you would like to learn more come to parentingclassonline.net where we have classes and an online free support group.