Give the Child Space
Family Education
Sometimes children of divorce try to avoid one or both of their parents. Fight the urge to cling to your child or force a relationship if this happens. Keep the lines of communication open, but let the child develop a relationship with you, in your new role as a co-parent, on his or her own terms.
See the Potential in Your Ex
Very Well Family
There are painful reasons for every divorce, but recognize that your ex can change. Some of the worst spouses make the best parents. Do not assume that an ex who was emotionally unavailable or a poor communicator will carry the same bad traits into co-parenting. People often live up to the worst expectations of them.
