{"id":230667,"date":"2024-05-09T09:19:22","date_gmt":"2024-05-09T09:19:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dominiclevent.com\/blog\/?p=230667"},"modified":"2024-05-09T09:19:22","modified_gmt":"2024-05-09T09:19:22","slug":"4-tips-to-improving-co-parenting-communication","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dominiclevent.com\/blog\/4-tips-to-improving-co-parenting-communication\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Tips to Improving Co-Parenting Communication"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

During a separation or after a divorce,<\/a> it can be hard for former partners to maintain any kind of relationship. Yet in situations where children are involved, parenting does not end even if the relationship does. Therefore, working to build and maintain positive co-parenting communication skills is valuable.<\/p>\n

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If you find yourself feeling as though you could improve your co-parenting communication skills, here are four tips to consider:<\/h2>\n

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Share About Your Kids<\/h2>\n

It might not be easy, but it is important to share information about your children with your co-parent. When you do communicate, try not to get emotional, and keep the conversation focused on what you\u2019d like your ex to know about the kids. You don\u2019t have to be overly friendly or fake, and even though it might be challenging, try not to be rude or angry. If you treat the conversation as if you are talking to a business associate, it helps.<\/p>\n

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Again, focus on what needs to be discussed about your children, not on old arguments or your personal lives. Share what needs to be shared, and save your other thoughts for your family, friends, divorce coach <\/a>and\/or therapist.<\/a> These individuals provide a safe space to express and work through your emotions during this tough time.<\/p>\n

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If you happen to have something on your mind that has to do with the legal aspects of parenting after divorce, you should consider bringing that to the attention of your attorney before discussing with anyone else.<\/p>\n

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Keep Each Other Updated<\/h2>\n

Children are constantly growing and evolving, and their agendas become more complex all the time. When parents aren\u2019t on the same page about important details concerning their kids\u2013ranging from their everyday schedules and clothing sizes to vital medical details, the children may experience negative consequences as a result.<\/p>\n

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For example, let\u2019s say the kids were with Dad when the basketball coach announced practice was changed next week from 5pm to 4pm. Dad forgets to tell Mom. Mom shows up with the kids at 5pm to find that practice is just ending.<\/p>\n

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This would not be a good situation for Mom, Dad, or the kids.\u00a0 That hurts the kids! An app like OurFamilyWizard<\/a> would have made is easy for Dad to send a message to Mom about the change or update their shared calendar with new details.<\/p>\n

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Also, maintaining shared records that are frequently updated will assure parents that they are both referring to the same information for their children instead of running the risk of using different or outdated records. This is so important when it comes to doctor\u2019s appointments.<\/p>\n

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Moreover, having it all in one place as opposed to searching for details in dozens of long emails or text message strings will make finding the right information faster for both parents.\u00a0The Info Bank on the OurFamilyWizard app <\/a>can be the perfect place for storing all of these records!<\/p>\n

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