The ABCs of Co-Parenting
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The ABCs of Co-Parenting

by Beth M. Karassik, Ph.D.

Effective co-parenting can be a challenge in any divorce.  Sometimes co-parenting is difficult simply because of structural, scheduling issues.  Often it is difficult because of lingering hurt, anger, and resentments – conflict in your personal relationship that persist after the divorce and interfere in your parenting relationship.  Co-parenting well really takes being an adult.  While “adulting” is required, maybe we can return to earlier, easier times to provide some comfort.

Here are my ABCs to provide a solid foundation for ongoing co-parenting.  Some are ways of being, qualities to bring to yourself and your interactions, and some are things to have.

Accepting
Benevolent
Cooperative
Decent
Empathic
Flexible
Goodwill
Humor
Integrity
Just
Kindhearted
Listen
Magnanimous
Neighborly
Organized approach
Partner
Quiet
Role-Model
Satisfied
Tolerant
Understanding
Value the other’s role
Willing
Xenial (constituting hospitality)
Yielding, at times
Zest

Remembering the whole alphabet is unlikely, so simply start with the ABC of being

Accepting, Benevolent, and Cooperative.

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