What holiday memories do you want your children to have? Holidays can be very stressful for parents, especially when sharing their children between two homes. This co-parenting guide is aimed at helping children feel loved and valued in both parental homes and extended families, despite the challenges of parental separation.
The thoughtful piece by Tammy Daughtry focuses on the complexities and emotional challenges faced by children from divorced families during holidays. It offers a range of practical advice and insights for parents and extended families to make holidays less stressful for the kids.
Key points include
- the importance of not putting children in the middle of family conflicts
- creating new traditions that are inclusive
- the significance of emotional support and understanding from all family members