By Rosalind Sedacca, CDC Sure, divorce may end a marriage. But when you’re a parent it doesn’t end the need for working together on behalf of your children. How you communicate with one another about parenting issues is crucially important. That’s because it will affect your children today and for years to come! Here are some tips on keeping communication with your Ex as effective as possible. Communicate in writing  Use one of the many co-parenting apps/tools to schedule co-parenting appointments. You can also keep clear records of all conversations, notes, memos, and details. Avoid in-person or telephone talk if there is tension, animosity or conflict. Writing enables you to express yourself clearly and succinctly. Emails and texts record dates and time which can also be useful. Focus on the present – not the past  Communication is not about re-hashing old wounds and arguments. Focus on the issues at hand.

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Rosalind Sedacca Divorce, Dating & Empowered Living

Rosalind Sedacca, CLC is a Dating In Midlife Expert and Dating & Relationship Coach. She is the co-author of 99 Things Women Wish They Knew Before Dating After 40, 50 & Yes, 60! Rosalind provides webinars and courses on dating and relationships for single women and men and is a blogger for many websites and blogs on divorce, dating and relationship issues. She is the founder of the Child-Centered Divorce Network and host of the podcast: Divorce, Dating & Empowered Living. In addition she has co-created several online programs and courses for singles which can be found at: www.womendatingafter40.com, www.womendatingrescue.com and www.mensdatingformula.com. Contact Rosalind directly at rosalindwrites@gmail.com.