Your still parents, so act like it! Tips for navigating Mother’s Day & Father’s Day post-divorce.

A divorce is the legal process by which a marriage is dissolved.  This means that at the conclusion of the proceedings, you will no longer be spouses.  However, if you have child, you and your ex will continue to be parents.  So act like the grownups you are and strive to do what is best for your children.  Holidays such as Mother’s Day and Father’s Day can sadly be a source of friction for divorced parents.  Your children deserve to celebrate the day with their parent. Do not foster an environment where they feel reluctant to talk about or celebrate the other parent, our ex-spouse, when they are with you.  Take the child shopping for a mother’s day present.  Offer to extend parenting time beyond what might have been agreed to for Father’s Day.  These types of gestures will greatly benefit your child and will lead to a healthier and more productive co-parenting relationship.