How to find common ground with a coparent | Gregg R. Lewis, Esq.

As emotionally devastating as the world can be to the divorced parents, it can be even worse for a child to cope with.

The divorced parents must work together to encourage the growth and maturity of their children.

This can often put the parents at odds with each other - especially if their marital relationship ended on rocky terms.

Two tactics can help parents find common ground after the divorce: Silo all parenting interactions: Using this tactic allows parents to create a safe space for all parenting interactions.

Parents can agree to using an email chain, voicemails or a weekly recap phone call that is solely devoted to managing parenting concerns.

Understanding your emotional responses can help reduce "Conflict triggers." Behavior-wise, parents must adjust what might be a common need - an immediate text message or phone calls at all hours of the night - to conform with the compromise of the communication silo.

No matter how toxic the end of the relationship, it is crucial that divorced parents transition to a cooperative co parenting mindset.

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