Co-parenting in a Coronavirus World

I have seen several blogs and articles written about how to co-parent during this epidemic.

A traditional family might not be able to understand how different the kids of divorce truly have it. Meaning that they might go months without seeing their parents.

Currently, many states are requiring their citizens to stay home. This can impact divorced families.

For example; according to the newspaper "The South African," the citizens are now being told they need to stay home for 21 days. This means that in a divorce situation that who has the kids currently will maintain them until the 21 days have passed.

Here are my thoughts on this audio about what to do currently but also going forward.

1. Both Co-parents need to put their ego's aside. The needs of the kids should always come first.

2. Communication is so key talking to your form spouse. Each day there are different rules depending on your state, city and even your county when it comes to being quarantined.  You must work together and talk about how each other will handle in case there is a mandatory rule of staying home.

3. Technology will be very useful to the kids as far as them being able to stay in contact with the other parent. Please allow the kids to use video chat platforms. Again this is NOT about you.

4. Play in the sand in a nice way. This is a good time to hold off on any silly and petty issues between the two of you. 

 

I hope the audio helps and let me know what you are doing when it comes to co-parenting during these times.

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Tommy Maloney is the Executive producer and host of the podcast Blending The Family, where you can find on ITUNES, Iheart Radio, Spotify, and Stitcher Radio. 

 

 

Tommy has spoken at TEDx, Ignite Fort Collins, and Keynote Speaker at Everything Dad Convention. He even has won speaking awards through Toastmasters International.

 

 The author of the books "25 Tips For Divorced Dads." "Why not you, Why Not Me" and His new book, "My Dad's Advice At 5:04 AM" is coming out in 2020. He has written for magazines: The Good Men Project, Modern Gladiator, and Nurture Magazine. Plus, he has been a guest writer.

 

Tommy enjoys a good red blend while writing or hiding from the family. A dad to Betsy, Becca, Connor, and Duke. A husband to Ann. 

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