Parenting Time & Schedules
Halloween on Your Regular Weekend: Which Schedule Wins?
Learn how to read your custody order when Halloween falls on your regular weekend. The weekend doesn't automatically win.
Parenting Time & Schedules
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Parenting Time & Schedules
Winter Break in Two Homes: Settle the Schedule Before Halloween
Christmas Eve, Christmas morning, New Year's and two weeks off school. Why October is the right time to agree on winter break, what to put in writing, and how to keep your…
Parenting Time & Schedules
Halloween in Two Homes: Whose Night Is It?
Halloween falls on a Saturday this year. How to split the night, the candy, and the costume between two homes so the child gets the fun and not the fight.
Parenting Time & Schedules
When Your Child Is Sick on Your Parenting Time
When your child is sick on your parenting time: handoffs when someone is contagious, medicine and the bag, not using illness as a lever, and planning sick days ahead.
Parenting Time & Schedules
Sunday Night Handoffs: Sending Your Child Back Without the Meltdown
Sunday night handoffs without the meltdown: start the goodbye early, keep the exchange boring, what to say in the last two minutes, and what to do if they refuse.
Putting Children First
Building Security and Routines When Your Child Splits Time
When children move between two homes, predictable routines and rituals are one of the most powerful ways to give them a sense of security. A consistent
Putting Children First
Creating a Blended Family Schedule That Works for Everyone
Creating a schedule for a blended family is not just about dividing time between two households. It is about weaving together multiple homes, step-parents,
Putting Children First
Child Custody Journal Template: What Judges Actually Want to See
A custody journal is one of the most effective ways to demonstrate to the court that you are consistently putting your child's best interests first. Judges
Parenting Time & Schedules
When Your Child Refuses to Go to the Other Parent’s Home
Pickup is coming and they will not get in the car. How to handle refusal without using the child as a rope — and when it is a safety issue instead.
Putting Children First
Supporting an Autistic Child Through Separation and Two Homes
You already understand their rhythms, their sensitivities, their preferred ways of doing things, and the small details that help them feel settled. That
Putting Children First
When Your Child Tells You Things About the Other Parent
When children live in two homes, they often share information about what happens in the other household. Sometimes they are simply talking about their day.
Parenting Time & Schedules
A 50/50 Custody Schedule, With Infographics
it is good for parents to collaborate when coming up with this kind of schedule so that each party will feel satisfied considering the best interests of the child or children.