Co-parenting is one of the most difficult things you and your ex will encounter following a divorce or separation. Many factors determine who gets custody, but with visitation and decision-making, you must work with your child’s other parent to try and provide the best life possible for your child.
Co-parenting with a narcissistic parent, however, can be very difficult. So you have a better understanding of what to do and what not to do when co-parenting with a narcissistic parent, we provide a list of dos and don’ts.
What You Should Do
- If you’re the custodial parent, make sure to set strict boundaries with your ex to keep everything in line.
- Create a parenting schedule and abide by it every weekend.
- Even if you disagree with your ex’s parenting styles, you can’t necessarily control them, and you should avoid conflict because of it.
- Limit communication outside of what’s necessary. If it’s not an essential conversation, you don’t need to have it.
- Make sure you communicate and are honest with your child regarding your familial situation.
What You Shouldn’t Do
- Don’t argue with your ex about anything, especially when it comes to parenting and styles. It’s best to keep an open dialogue, only when necessary.
- Don’t engage with your ex in an emotional manner.
- Don’t allow your ex to place blame on you for anything, and don’t let them tell your child something is your fault.
- Don’t talk down about your ex to your kids. You don’t want to try and change their feelings to match yours as your ex is still their parent.
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