Holidays are special times for your child. He or she will remember the good and bad times he or she had. Make a holiday custody schedule that works.
As the holiday season approaches, you may be wondering what it has in store for you as a divorced or separated parent. Because the holidays are so special, it is important that your child is cared for and understood. It is important to create a holiday custody schedule that works for everyone and especially your child. As you prepare a holiday custody schedule for your child, consider your child's welfare and consider the following:
Stay flexible – Keep your schedule flexible. Not everything will work out the way you planned. It may be too stressful to have everyone meet on the same day to celebrate or your child may have events that do not coincide with yours. Be willing to compromise.
Use a parenting plan – You probably already have a parenting plan for the regular year. Keep it handy to use as a back-up plan. The schematics of the plan may include spending holidays all together or alternating years for major holidays. Be sure to include visits from extended family members and friends in your plan.
Let your child speak up – Give your child the opportunity to speak up. Because the custody schedule is being made for your child, he or she needs to know that those decisions are important and that it is okay for your child to make decisions.
Plan in advance – Some holidays cannot be controlled. Planning ahead will give you an advantage over the unpredictability of the holiday season. If you wait until the last minute to plan you may not be able to spend as much time with your child.
Prioritize your holidays and events – There may be too many holidays to attend every event. It is okay to say no to events that are less important or have less priority than others.
Keep a positive attitude – Holidays make lasting memories for your child. He or she will remember if you are negative toward his or her other parent and your child will remember if your personalize the holiday.
Holidays are special times for your child. He or she will remember the good and bad times he or she had. You can make an effective holiday custody schedule that works for everyone and enjoy the holidays. Make a holiday child custody schedule that works for everybody with Custody X Change. Custody X Change can help you make this year's holiday season great.
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