Deborah Lenee' gives strategies for navigating the holiday schedules with your co-parent partner.

Figure out a schedule in advance

Consider sharing the holidays together - I  know it is not for everyone.. maybe not for this year or season but with time and space it is possible.

Benefits of sharing the holidays:

·        Both parents get to see the child on the actual holiday

·        No disputes of having equal time or transfers

·        Your child’s life is less disrupted

·        Have both parents together for a peaceful time can make the child feel secure and happy

·        Making memories

·        You solidify the fact that you are and will always be a family

Coordinate Gifts – .

Help your child shop – shopping with your child for the other parent will make will teach your child a valuable lesson about giving and if you aren’t getting along with your ex the act of helping your child buy a gift for the ex is an actual gift for your child and a valuable lesson 

Surround yourself with family and friends

Take Care of yourself – 

Plan alternate celebrations – 

Limit interactions with ex if need be – 

I am going to end today with a quote from Julieanne O’Conner – “It is not about your presents but it is about your presence, therein lies the spirit of the Holiday”