Parenting During the Holidays
The holidays can be challenging for even the most organized and simple families.  The addition of new families and households can be even more overwhelming.  Add in a visit with your ex and your holidays might have gone from “the most wonderful time of the year” to the most horrible time of the year.  Co-parenting during the holidays can be difficult and full of obstacles, but it can be done with minimal controversy.  Whether the problem is seeing your ex in an effort to help the child or children have a great holiday or vying for time with your child at such a family-oriented time, a family split up can make for a difficult holiday season.
There are, however, some ways that you and your co-parent can work together to make the season less miserable and more celebratory for your child or children.  The following tips, along with some from this Huffington Post article and co-parenting post, could help you navigate this time.