Family law lawyers are skilled in helping parents manage difficult changes which includes children returning to school in September and Nelson Family Law regularly addresses some strategies and tips to help parents and their children.
- Routine is important
- Both households should strive to follow the same morning routine.
- A shared family calendar is helpful to monitor school events, assignments, and extracurricular activities so that both parents are aware of dates and deadlines.
- Be organized
- Prepare school clothes, check homework, review all school notices and get backpacks ready the night before so the morning is less stressful.
- Clear Communication
- Open lines of communication with the other parent about the child’s school progress, upcoming events, and any issues that arise is very important.
- Let the child’s teacher know about the changes in the family situation so they can support the child. Enquire into support services available in the child’s school to address issues if they arise.
- Duplicate Essentials
- As much as possible have the same essential items such as uniforms and school supplies in each household. This minimizes disruption to the child’s routine and supports consistency and stability.
- Flexibility and Understanding
- Being flexible and understanding if something doesn’t go as planned is important since this will reduce a child’s anxiety. Have a backup plan to rely on. Unforeseen circumstances happen but it isn’t the end of the world. Don’t blame the other parent and never blame the child. An experienced Family Law Lawyer is able to provide parents with guidance on how to effectively manage situations that arise such as last-minute schedule changes.
- Be Child Focused
- Safeguarding the best interests of the child is paramount and making sure children feel supported, loved, and understood is so very important.
Nelson Family Law has the experience to guide you through the steps of maintaining consistency for your children during your family’s transition along with the ability to work closely with the other lawyer or parenting professionals to smooth out the wrinkles. Nelson Family Law understands that placing children first is of utmost importance.