Co-Parenting During the Coronavirus Quarantine: 10 Tips from a Licensed Therapist

The arrival of coronavirus is changing many aspects of our lives, including the way we co-parent our children. As if there wasn’t already enough uncertainty, families that co-parent children are likely to have their own unique set of challenges to contend with during this time. Part of this is that social isolation looks different to different people (you and your ex, for example) and if children are moving from one household to another, you may find yourself wondering what you can do to make these transitions as smooth as possible. The following are ten tips from a licensed therapist which aim to help you and your ex navigate shared custody during the coronavirus quarantine.  Be patient. This is a challenging situation for everyone. The more generous you are with yourself and with others, the smoother things (including conversations with an ex) are likely to go. The most important thing right now is the health and well-being of your child; the less conflict, the better. Be flexible. Work hours, school schedules, family trips, and social calendars have all been affected. Because of this, custody agreements, the time each parent is able to spend with the children, and/or child support payments may need to be altered. Stay flexible and do your best to work with one another. Make short-term compromises with the understanding to find long-term solutions later. Stay healthy and safe. Follow the CDC guidelines for washing hands, wiping down surfaces, and social distancing. If ...
Source: World of Psychology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Children and Teens Parenting Compromise coparenting coronavirus COVID-19 custody Divorce Shared custody Source Type: blogs