Facts About Single Parenting
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Your life may have drastically changed after the divorce. You are now a single parent. But that doesn't mean you're parenting in a bubble. Your ex wife or ex-husband, is hopefully, still in the picture for your children. This means that, while you're no longer married, you still have to interact with one another in order to parent your children.
Differences in parenting styles may have lead to arguments before the divorce and most definitely will cause tension now without proper facts about single parenting. Here are a few articles to help you work together to sort out those differences:
Parenting Styles Differ? Try This Technique:
What do you do if you disagree with something your ex has said or done while your kids are with him/her? Learn this imporant fact about single parenting to use when your styles differ.
Different Parenting Styles Isn't An Excuse to Bash Your Ex:
Of course you're going to disagree with some of the parenting decisions your ex wife or ex-husband makes! What you do with those disagreements makes all the difference.
Divorced Parents, You Don't Need to Have the Same Rules:
Learn why having different rules, doesn't mean the end of the world. It is possible to raise your kids well and not agree on this area. Find out how...
One of your best defenses against conflict is to have a parenting plan in place. This becomes especially important when your children want both of you to come to important events. While probably not your first choice, it is something that will benefit your kids in the long run.
Managing your joint custody arrangement is another important fact about single parenting. More and more courts are mandating this custody arrangement. It legally requires you and your ex to work together. Challenging? It can be, but doesn't have to be the end of the world.
Here are some suggestions for success:
Joint Custody and Your Role w/Your Children After Divorce:
Divorce is an adjustment for everyone. Here's a look at what both parents can do for their kids during this adjustment period.
Strategies for Joint Custody - Make Sure You Do This Before Visitation Switches: Swapping kids for parenting time can be full of emotions. Learn an important skill in making this transition smooth for both you and your children.
Be Sure to Bring This When You Swap the Kids w/Your Ex: Want to learn how to take care of your children and yourself when it's time to swap kids with your ex? Read on for all the details...
Facts about step parenting for divorced parents wouldn't be complete without reviewing coparenting.
Co Parenting - What Is It & How Does It Work?: Understand what this term is and how it applies to your children and your ex.
Coparenting Success Guidelines: Learn 3 important facts about single parenting you need to learn as divorced parents in order to coparent successfully with your ex.
Facts about single parenting after divorce don't stop at how you interact with your ex wife or ex-husband.
It also has to do with you and how well you've adjusted to your new life. I encourage you to take some time and continue gathering great divorce advice for yourself.
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