Navigating High Conflict Coparenting - Strategy #5

Clearly outline the child sharing plan/agreement by using specific language for all decisions, including schooling, medical, counseling, childcare, extracurricular activities, holidays, vacations, birthdays, family events and all other child sharing concerns for the children's needs. Detailed child sharing language eliminates any unnecessary communication and conflict between parents. Professionals should assist parents when they need to modify the child sharing agreement. The clearer and more specific the court order is, the easier it is to follow the court order, and the less the parents need to communicate. It is also easier to recognize a parent who refuses to follow the court order because the information is specifically laid out in the child sharing plan. High Conflict personalities thrive on creating chaos so a tighter parenting plan, helps control more of the conflict.