Co-Parenting During the Holidays: Evidence-Based Tools to Reduce Stress & Support Your Family
Introduction: Why the Holidays Are Hard for Co-Parents The holiday season brings excitement, but for divorced or separated parents, it can also increase conflict, anxiety, and emotional tension. Schedules shift Traditions feel complicated Parents may have different expectations Children often feel caught in the middle. Research shows that parental conflict (not divorce or separation itself) is what has the most potential for harm . Co-parents who communicate clearly, manage
