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Toddler Transfer
Easing Visitation for
Children After Divorce By Teri Brown
Children After Divorce
"As a parent, you must fight to protect your child from the carnage and confusion that results when the family structure crumbles,"Leving says. "In order to shield your child from the divorce and post-divorce fallout, a cooperative relationship must be established."
Putting your child's needs first and remaining cooperative with your ex is the most important thing you can do to ease the stress of transferring your child from one parent to another.
Toddlers also love to be told what they are going to be doing next. Use this to ease transfer tension for your child. Remind your child several times that they are going to visit Daddy soon. Create a packing routine, remembering to pack any artwork or special toyshe might want to show the other parent. Creating an atmosphere of excitement helps your toddler look forward to visiting the other parent.
Transferring a toddler from one home to another doesn't have to be an exercise in frustration. If the parents are cooperative and handle the transfer as a matter of routine, it will be much easier on the child involved.
