With the school summer holidays fast approaching, there is the potential for this to be a minefield for separated families, with children being caught in the crossfire between warring parents.
Avoid summer fun turning to misery with the following advice:-
- Make your holiday plans early to avoid clashes.
- Communicate with your former partner to put your children’s needs first. Co-operate with each other and ensure clarity of arrangements, preferably in writing.
- Be open and honest as to your holiday destination – provide details of flights, accommodation, contact details etc. It provides security not only for the children but also for the other parent.
- Do not ask the children to choose. As adults you need to take the responsibility of making decisions.
- Do however allow the children to express their views as to how they want to spend their summer holidays.
- When you have made the decision, explain it so they know what’s going to happen.
- Do make sure the children have the opportunity to spend time with their friends over the holidays.
By adopting these simple tips, your holidays will hopefully be a happy occasion for both parents and their children.
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