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How To Stop Divorce Parental Conflict From Bursting?
By Ruben Francia, Fri Dec 9th
It is not the but the conflict arising after theculprit of most psychological-adjustment problems the childrenare having. So, how to stop the post-divorce parental conflictfrom bursting must be given a premium importance by parents whowant to have a healthy, happy and successful divorced children. First let us identify the source of most post-divorce parentalconflict. It is only when we are able to identify exactly thesource of most post-divorce parental conflict that we are ableto stop. It is said that building or maintaining regularcommunication with your 'ex' is one of the most important keysto successful parenting. If there exist an ineffectivecommunicating relationship between spouses, one may be left theother uninformed of the important matters relative to theirchildren and thus often become the major source of new parentalconflict. Effective parenting after requires effectivecommunication. Even if spouses don't like each other, ordisagree on many issues, they still have to work together as ateam as far as their children are concerned. Both should knowwhat's going on.
With stronger co-parenting communication, there will be lesschance of misunderstandings and conflicts between the ex-spouses-- and a better chance of a healthy upbringing for the children. Here are the five goals you can set to improve co-parentingcommunication: 1. Have a clear, consistent schedules and rules. 2. Keep each other abreast of any parenting-related developmentsor important issues. 3. Set an appointment to speak with your ex about any problems,then be polite but firm while trying to solve them. 4. Develop a trust level between each other. 5. Be civil and reasonable at all times. To keep communication healthy, use these guidelines when youcommunicate in person with your 'ex'. 1. Be consistent. Make sure your facial expressions and bodylanguage are consistent with your words. 2. Relax. If your
emotions become too overwhelming, learn torelax and breathe slowly or ask that the conversation becontinued later. Leave if you have to. 3. Bring a friend. If in the past talking to your 'ex' hasresulted in violence or verbal attack, take another person withyou. 4. Back off. If your 'ex' is emotionally closed, back off. Keepon talking and explaining will get angry while your 'ex' getsirritated. Just wait for a better time or write a letter.Letters are a perfect option for communicating clearly andwithout emotions. They also allow the other person time todigest what you say. 5. Bounce it back. If your 'ex' attacks you verbally, reply, "Irefuse to receive that. I need to be respected in thisconversation and, if you're not able to do that right now, weshould continue this later." Don't act snotty, superior, orself-righteous. Be kind. If your 'ex' continues to bait you intoan argument, leave calmly and quietly. Remember your children's welfare must always be your firstpriority. Think about the long-term effects on your children ofeverything you and your ex say and do. Follow the above goalsand guidelines. Strive to improve your co-parentingcommunication then you can create the best possible co-parentingrelation. Do all these for your children sake. Copyright by Ruben Francia. All Rights Reserved. Publishing Rights: You have permission to publish this articleelectronically, in print, in your ebook or on your website, freeof charge, as long as the author's information and web link areincluded at the bottom of the article. The web link should beactive when the article is reprinted on a web site or in anemail. Minor edits and alterations are acceptable so long asthey do not distort or change the content of the article. About the author:Ruben Francia is an author of an indispensable parentingguide ebook, entitled "101 Ways To Raise Your 'Divorced'Children To Success". Discover the ways to raising healthy,happy and successful children even if you're divorced. Visit hisweb site at http://www.101divorceparenting.com
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