Bah, Humbug: Surviving The Holiday Season

Our Covid lifestyle and toilet paper hoarding ways started back in March, but the holidays are literally right around the corner and we’re still fat. We get that it’s hard to make rock-solid plans when you’re worried about the ‘rona, but seasonal events and family gatherings require the “3 Cs of Co-parenting”: communication, coordination, and collaboration. Hashing out the details of family gatherings, gift exchanges, and other special celebrations is crucial if you want your children to have healthy and healthy holiday experiences. Don’t stress about trying to keep things “relatively normal”—normal went out the window a long time ago! The holidays are going to look a lot different for everyone this year, and that’s okay. As long as you keep your priorities straight, your kids can make new memories, experience different traditions, and enjoy all the holiday festivities the end of the year has to offer despite (and sometimes because of) your divorce. Here are nine tips to help you successfully co-parent your way through Thanksgiving and beyond.