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No one said parenting would be easy, particularly after separation. Communication problems between parents are normal. Emotions are still running high and all of the changes create added stress. It is easy to take it out on your ex - especially when he or she might 'deserve it'. Research tells us that even families considered to be 'high conflict' will calm down and find a better groove within the first year or two after separation. Until that happens, there are ways you can reduce the conflict and make your life a bit less stressful.
Some tips:
- Avoid calling on impulse. If it is important, wait and call your ex when you are calm.
- Use email to communicate. Write a draft email and send it later after you've had a chance to make sure there is nothing in it that will haunt you later.
- Use shared calendars for scheduling parenting time or children's events. There are free online calendars like Google Calendar.
- Use coparenting software for scheduling children's activites/appointments and events/holidays, communication, tracking expenses and payments, posting general information about the children: www.ourfamilywizard.com www.sharedground.com or www.allabouthechildren.us
