With that said, older kids may have an easier time with virtual visitation arrangements, partially due to their more developed attention spans and communication skills, and partially due to their tech-savvy. As such, keeping virtual visitation time fun for very young kids can be a challenge.
If you are a parent, you know that children adore stories. Thankfully, virtual visitation can become a perfect opportunity for storytime. Parents can choose a book that their child is currently interested in or explore new stories together. Adding voices for characters and discussing the story can make these sessions interactive and stimulating for a child's imagination.
You can also take advantage of the plethora of online resources offering virtual tours of zoos, museums and aquariums. These adventures can be a fantastic way to spend quality time together, learning and exploring new things.
Additionally, many online platforms offer games that are suitable for young children and can be played together virtually. These games not only provide entertainment but also help develop skills such as problem-solving, coordination and teamwork. Choose games that are age-appropriate and focus on positive reinforcement.
You can even set up a virtual arts and crafts session where both parent and child can work on a project together. Or, if your child is interested in cooking or baking, you can plan a simple recipe to make together during a visit.
Making virtual visitation time engaging for young kids requires creativity, patience and effort from co-parents. But, given how much your child means to you – and how much your efforts will mean to them – this is an undertaking that is well worth your while.
]]>It can be challenging to be in this situation. Who should you choose among your loved ones?
Here are four factors to consider to make your work more manageable:
If anything happens to you, a personal guardian (guardian of the person) will take care of your kid's daily needs, and a financial guardian (guardian of the estate) will manage their finances from your estate until your child becomes an adult.
These two services can be provided by one party, or you can choose different parties. Consider the skills of your potential guardians to make informed decisions.
Choose someone who shares your values regarding education, parenting style, religion and so on. They don't need to agree with all your beliefs, but they should be able to raise your child with your preferred values.
You want to choose a financially stable personal and/or financial guardian. While your child will have the finances you allocated to them, a guardian should be able to meet their needs, particularly emergency ones, without feeling burdened.
Choose a guardian who can raise your child to adulthood without difficulties. Your parents may do so comfortably now, but how about when your child becomes a teenager? Will they be able to meet your child's personal and social needs and theirs as well?
Choosing a guardian for your child is critical. Obtain adequate information to pick the right party.
]]>If you’re struggling to find your bearing during the divorce, you might have a difficult time establishing and keeping healthy boundaries.
Here are two crucial boundaries that you need to put in place as soon as it’s clear that divorce is inevitable.
Regardless of the circumstances of your divorce, it’s important that you draw a line that you do not cross as far as the children are concerned. A healthy boundary can help children understand that they are not responsible for the divorce, reduce tension and help them cope with the divorce. Simple steps you can take to set healthy boundaries for the little ones include sharing age-appropriate information about divorce with them and setting and maintaining a predictable parenting plan.
Taking care of yourself during these challenging times can be daunting, to say the least. However, you need a clear head so you can make the right decisions. This begins by setting important personal boundaries like avoiding social media, working out a budget, getting adequate sleep, seeking help from family, friends and professionals if you need to and taking to healthy habits like exercising that are necessary for your physical and mental wellbeing.
As far as your spouse is concerned, here are some of the steps you can take to maintain a healthy boundary:
The importance of healthy boundaries during the divorce cannot be overstated. Besides easing tension during the divorce, boundaries can also help you avoid costly mistakes that can hurt your divorce case.
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