How can you make custody transitions easier for your children?

Having the opportunity to co-parent in Georgia allows you to continue strengthening your relationship with your children despite your legal separation from their other parent. Transitioning your children between homes can cause stress for everyone involved, especially if that process lacks consistency.

Creating a custody transition that your children anticipate and feel comfortable with may take time. Knowing some strategies for easing the uncertainty for your children can hopefully improve everyone’s experience.

Collaboration and communication

Arguably the most important thing you can do is to maintain open communication with your ex. This certainly does not mean you need to be best friends, however, establishing a proficient and consistent way to communicate can improve the function of your plan.

Collaborating about integral decisions can maximize the benefits of shared custody for your children. For example, determining a location for drop-offs and pick-ups, as well as whether or not you and your spouse will enter each other’s homes. Coordinating certain decisions can provide your children with a consistent and comfortable routine which may improve their willingness to participate in transitions.

Change your perspective

It can be easy to mourn the loss of your parenthood when you share custody. While challenging, try to see the positives of your arrangement including the fact that you still get to see your children and continue to create memories with them.

According to the Department of Human Services, Division of Child Support Services, the DCSS provides resources addressing group parent education, as well as counseling and advice for coordinating visits. Participating in educational courses and rehabilitation can improve your perspective and give you the motivation to be the best parent you can be for your kids. Your attitude can play a major difference in the experience your children have.