Summer vacations are a special time for a parent to build memories with their children. Couples who are married may have vacation traditions that they built with their children, but keeping those in place is impossible if they split up.
Thinking about summer vacations can be challenging after a divorce, but it’s not impossible to make them just as special as the ones that happened before the divorce. Consider this tip for reducing the stress that may come with vacation planning as a co-parent.
Plan the dates carefully
Looking at the dates in the parenting time schedule is one of the first things that has to be done when vacation planning as a co-parent. This lets you know exactly when you’ll have the children so you can take the trip.
Once you know these dates, be realistic about the travel plans. It will likely be stressful if you have to pick the kids up with just enough time to make it to the airport or if the return travel doesn’t leave room for unexpected delays before the children have to be back with their other parent.
When you know the dates and other important information about the vacation, speak to your ex about it. The parenting plan may have specific notification requirements, so it’s best to review it to ensure compliance. There are times when vacation planning may become complex, so it may behoove you to turn to someone familiar with parenting plans if there are points about the vacation that may require modifications.