Co parenting can be a daunting task and while every situation is different there are still ways to make a better co parent and hopefully help ease your day to day tension with your ex spouse!

Tip #1 Learn to be present for your children no matter what. When you are constantly focused on arguing and speaking negatively about the other parent (which you should never do in front of your child) you are actually not truly present for your children. Spend your time and attention focusing on them, your love for them and everything that has to do with them. You will find a lot more peace prioritizing your time when you are with them if you can keep the focus on what is important.

Tip #2 Learn to accept what you can not control. You will drive yourself absolutely nuts if you can not accept what IS reality. If your ex partner has a new spouse, you can not control that situation, therefore you should take the necessary steps possible to learn to accept them. (Read How to become friends w…