When the post-divorce relationship between parents is healthy and child focused, co-parenting can work. The following is list (not all-inclusive) of the general benefits of co-parenting:
- Child Focused
- Parents communicate regularly
- Parents can communicate in person/via phone
- Major decisions are jointly discussed
- Parents work together as needed to resolve issues related to the child
- Parents work together with the best interests of the child in mind
- Smooth transitions from one home to the other
- Schedule is flexible and changes are negotiable
- No animosity exists at joint “public” events involving the children
- Parents can discuss issues between child(ren) and the other parent, cooperative discipline, extracurriculars scheduling, etc.
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