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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