One of the most difficult lifestyle changes children undergo as a result of their parent's divorce is moving back and forth between homes instead of living securely in one stable environment. Although this situation is far from ideal, it does not have to spell disaster if parents cooperate with one another and if the visitation schedule is appropriate to the age and temperament of the children.
Establish a polite business relationship with the other parent. Share important information about the children in academic, social, and health arenas.
Visitation schedules should take the age and temperament of the children into account. The schedule should provide regular and predictable times for the children to be with each parent.
Monitor your children's progress with the visitation schedule. If they are not adjusting, modify the schedule.
