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.
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