196. 5 Tips for Effectively Negotiating Holiday Plans with an Ex

The holidays can be a time of excitement and high hopes for family "togetherness".  You probably want to plan fun, festive activities so that you're able to enjoy memorable moments as a family.

But nothing can rob you of all that fun like struggling to negotiate some details about scheduling or other logistics with your Ex.

We've been there more times than we've wanted to be.  

Over the years, we've discovered 5 simple things that can reduce the headaches and avoid the heartaches that often come when negotiations break down.

If you're anticipating having to negotiate changes to the visitation schedule this holiday season, don't procrastinate!  We'll help you navigate the negotiations so they don't rob your joy.  

Hop into this episode to discover how you can approach negotiations well and enjoy more peace this Holiday Season! 

You'll Discover:

• 5 tips for negotiating schedule changes with your former spouse that can increase cooperation and ease tension 
• How to stay focused on what's best for the kids and set them up for a peaceful Holiday Season 
• Practical strategies for responding to your child's disappointment when they miss out on an activity
• Simple thoughts for managing your own emotions when things don't go as planned 

Resources from this Episode:

• Episode 67. The Best Co-Parenting Strategy That You Already Know
• Episode 112. 3 Dangerous Dynamics That Can Destroy Co-Parenting - And Hurt the Kids
• Episode 113. How to Respond When Being Disregarded, Devalued or Dismissed by Your Former Spouse
• Episode 135. How to Set Appropriate Boundaries and Negotiate Well with Your Ex-Spouse 
• Episode 33. How to Cope with a Difficult Ex and Protect Your Kids
• Episode 31. 3 Unexpected Ways to Improve How You Cope with Your Ex
• Episode 71. How to Help Kids Cope with Painful Holiday Disappointment
• Episode 7. Toxic Exes and Hurting Kids - 5  Steps That Help

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