Divorce is never easy, and it’s particularly hard when there are children involved. While it would be easier to move on and forget your ex if you didn’t have kids, those who do have children have to learn quickly how to go on with their life while their ex is still involved.
Well, a new thread on the anonymous Whisper app has a bunch of parents sharing their tips on how to successfully co-parent children in a healthy way following a split, and we bet some people need these tips.
They include:
- “Don’t speak bad about the other parent. At least within earshot of the child. Do not let them feel the stress you carry.”
- “Appreciate what the other parent does for your child, even if you don’t like them. Thank them for being there for your kids. They’ll respect you more for it in the long run and it will help.”
- “Never use your kids as weapons. Ever.”
- “If you’re able to, do things as a family with your ex. It will be good for your kids to see you and the other parent getting along and it will create memories for them.”
- “The kid is half of the other parent. Anything you say detrimental about the other person you are saying about the kid.”
- “Treat every situation with a rational mindset, be understanding and respect one another no matter how hard it gets.”
- “Stay out of each other’s personal lives. If it’s not directly about the kids it’s irrelevant.”
- “Be best mates with your ex's new partner. When everyone gets along everything’s much easier for your child.”
- “Let the kid’s opinion count. They’re much more intuitive than you think. Let them feel heard.”
- “Co-parenting rules – Do communicate; Don’t compete with your ex.”
- “The child comes first – You’ll never agree on everything but make sure you do what’s best for the child even if it’s not best for you.”
Source:Whisper