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Healthy co-parenting isn’t about being best friends—it’s about creating stability and security for your child. Here are practical, grounded tips that actually make a difference: 1. Keep the child at the center When decisions get tense, ask: “What’s best for our child long-term?” Not what feels fair, not what proves a point—what actually helps them thrive. 2. Treat it like a professional relationship Think of your co-parent more like a colleague than an ex. Be respectful, direct, and focused. You don’t have to like them—you just need to work well together. 3. Communicate clearly and calmly • Stick to facts and logistics • Avoid emotional or accusatory language • Use written communication (text/email) if conversations tend to escalate A simple rule: don’t send anything you wouldn’t be okay reading in court. 4. Be consistent with routines Kids feel safest with predictability. Try to align on: • Bedtimes • Screen time rules • School expectations Even if your homes aren’t identical, consistency reduces stress for your child. 5. Don’t put your child in the middle • Never use them as messengers • Never ask them to “report back” •Never speak negatively about the other parent in front of them Kids shouldn’t feel like they have to choose sides. 6. Be flexible when it counts Life happens—schedules change, emergencies come up. A willingness to occasionally adjust builds goodwill and makes long-term cooperation easier. 7. Respect each other’s time and role Each parent deserves uninterrupted time to build their own relationship with the child. Avoid micromanaging what happens in the other household (unless safety is an issue). 8. Handle conflict offline Disagreements are inevitable. Keep them: • Private • Away from your child • Focused on solutions, not past mistakes 9. Remember that we are called to peace. “If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.” (Romans 12:18)

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