What happens when you have just gone through a divorce and the holidays are approaching? Where will your children go and what will you do? This transition may be one of the hardest in regards to divorce, especially when there are children involved. Now you can learn some tips about how to handle winter vacation when divorce is active in your life.
What You Can Do
Splitting Time Evenly: Splitting time between both homes can reduce the stress for everyone. Come to an agreement on what days work best for everybody.
Using Technology: Utilize Skype and text messaging when it is available to you.
Sharing the Holiday: Some parents may choose to have the holiday together, such as enjoying dinner or going to holiday events. Sometimes you may want to choose a neutral location to have celebrations and do other big celebrations such as opening presents at home.
Embracing Traditions: Different families may have different traditions. Because of this, you can make it something fun that you can look forward to!
Making Memories: Pick some things that you can do together as a family, such as watching a movie or making a pizza. It doesn’t cost anything and it is always fun for everyone.
Divorce can be difficult, but it doesn’t always have to be. Sometimes you may realize that you still get to experience some of the great things you did even after divorce is finalized. Speak to us today about your divorce and how we can help you.
