Helping Your Children Transition from Parents to Co-Parents

If you’re in Vancouver WA, and you’re looking for compassionate family law at its best, then look no further than Lambert Law Office. They practice several kinds of family law including unmarried parents, non-parent custody, and parenting plan modifications.

happy child hugging momOver the years, Lambert Law Office has learned that it can be very difficult for children to transition from having parents to having “co-parents.” To make the transition easier, consider the following suggestions.

Be Patient

Change is hard. Be patient with your children. Contemplate not thinking about what you’re going through and think about how they’re feeling.

Be Positive

Children often feel guilty when they spend time with one parent and not the other. Ensure your offspring that you’ll be fine while they’re with their other parent.

Be Prepared

Work out the logistics of your parenting plan long before “drop-offs” and “pick-ups.” If you need to deal with issues, consider speaking to your children’s other parent in private.

Be Understanding

Your children love you and they love their other parent. Consider being understanding when they want to contact them or vice versa.

This article is indebted to the Child-Centered Divorce Blog.

Contact Lambert Law Office today if you live in the Vancouver WA area and you need help with a family law matter. Lambert Law Office is run by Crystal Lambert-Schroeder.