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Divorce transforms relationships, requiring former spouses to reinvent themselves as effective co-parents. In this thoughtful exploration of post-divorce parenting, Patrice Brymner and Jen Hawthorne Kelsey unpack the critical elements of creating sustainable parenting arrangements that truly serve the changing needs of children and parents.
What makes a “good enough” parenting plan? Rather than rigid schedules or perfect-on-paper arrangements, successful co-parenting requires adaptability, patience, and honest communication. Drawing from years of professional experience, Patrice and Jen outline four essential mindsets for navigating this challenging transition: maintaining an open mind to try different approaches, exercising patience throughout the process, avoiding competitive parenting dynamics, and prioritizing quality over quantity in parent-child interactions.
Jen and Patrice share practical advice, like the importance of regular check-ins—both with yourself and your co-parent—to assess what’s working and what needs adjustment. They offer concrete strategies for sharing information between households, establishing appropriate boundaries, and creating systems that minimize conflict while keeping both parents informed about their children’s lives.
Takeaways: divorce ends marriages, but families continue in new configurations. By approaching co-parenting as an ongoing evolution rather than a fixed arrangement, parents can build foundations for healthy relationships that support their children. Whether you’re currently navigating divorce or helping someone who is, these insights provide a roadmap for transforming painful transitions into opportunities for growth and healing.