Good ex-etiquette for co-parents

Ten rules

• 1. The first rule is to put the children first.
• 2. The second rule is to ask for help if needed.
• 3. The third rule is no badmouthing.
• 4. Biological parents make the rules, and bonus parents uphold them.
• 5. The fifth rule is not to be spiteful.
• 6. The sixth rule is not to hold grudges.
• 7. The seventh rule is to use empathy when problem solving.
• 8. The eighth rule is to be honest and straightforward.
• 9. The ninth rule is to respect each other’s turf.
• 10. The tenth rule is to compromise whenever possible.

Author

Dr. Jann Blackstone is the article’s author. She specializes in divorce, child custody, co-parenting, and stepfamily mediation. The article was published on October 15, 2019.