Sue Scheff: Successful Coparenting in a Blended Family
Recently I meet (via Twitter) a great resource for helping blended families with excellent tips, resources and articles. Today, more and more families are facing this type of family unity. Successful Coparenting in a Blended Family By Shirley Cress Dudley You’ve said good-bye to your ex, and have embarked on an exciting life with your new spouse. But- your ex is still in your life. You continue to maintain contact with him or her because it is in the best interest of the children. Successful co-parenting requires some extra effort, but is very important for your kids. Keep it Focused on the Kids Communication should be limited to conversations about the kids. It’s no longer necessary to share day-to-day events with your ex, vent about your day, or talk about anything not related to your kids. Your relationship with you ex is now based solely on the kids. Keep it Sane Don’t take your ex-spouse’s emotions personally. Sometimes your ex will express inappropriate or exaggerated feelings. A...