Parenting Plans That Work for Real Life

A parenting plan may look good on paper, but will it still work years from now?

Jarrod Oxendine and Christine Palmer discuss some of the most common mistakes parents make when creating parenting plans, especially when it comes to holidays, birthdays, school breaks, summer vacations, and extracurricular activities. They explain why trying to divide every special day may sound fair in the moment but can create unnecessary exchanges, limit travel, and make celebrations more stressful for children. 

The conversation also explores why parents should think beyond their current circumstances when planning for summer and school breaks. A schedule that works today may feel restrictive several years from now as children get older, finances change, or new opportunities arise. 

Above all, Jarrod and Christine emphasize flexibility. Co-parenting requires recognizing that schedules change, activities may fall during either parent's time, and sometimes a simple swap can make life easier for everyone, especially the children. 

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