Heading back to school in the fall can be a challenge for you in the wake of divorce, especially in a joint custody situation. Your child can also feel the effects of such an overwhelming change in the family unit, changes that will magnify with a new routine. There are simple steps you can take to help ease your child into a new school year without the added stress of adapting to sharing time between parents.
Back to School - Finding a New "Normal" for Your Child
What Your Child Wants Most
While your decision to obtain a divorce may be out of the question, your child may still want you and his other parent to stay together. This trying-and common-dilemma can potentially lead to animosity between you and your children, but this is not your only option. Unless your child harbors bitterness towards you or your co-parent, he or she likely wants you and your co-parent to work together peacefully. Cooperating with the other parent and taking equal responsibility for your child's life and growth will show your child that you still see him or her as an important, valuable part of your life.
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