Co-parenting, in general, is difficult. Divorce and the time that comes afterward carry with it a substantial emotional weight. The burden is often more challenging for people who have children.
So, is it impossible to co-parent successfully?
Is it a fantasy to believe that such an idea could be possible?
No, it is not a fantasy, and it is possible to achieve it. You can co-parent successfully with the right tools and guidance. Luckily, there is tons of information to help guide you in the right direction.
There are also therapists and other mental health professionals who work with parents as they transition from marriage to divorce and help them establish a new co-parenting system, including routines and the necessary stability that children need.
The main components
If you put together a list of what makes co-parenting work, it would look something like this:
- Parents must communicate well
- They should always prioritize the child
- They should establish boundaries
- They should also exercise flexibility
- They should never badmouth each other
- They should rely on the support they have
- They should seek help when they need it
This is an ideal; of course, it is understandable that ideals do not always happen. However, to achieve co-parenting success, having a measurable list of goals to achieve can help parents know what to do and what not to do.
Remember that your children’s future is on the line. Co-parenting is much more than just a choice to parent together. It is a decision to prioritize your child, which, if done correctly, will benefit your child for their entire life.